WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

howlands Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for howlands, localized within welwyn hatfield.

Total Crimes

46
trending_up +39.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

57.05per 1k
trending_down -8.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,402

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting13
Violence & Sexual Offences12
Anti-social Behaviour9
Other Theft5
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Vehicle Crime1
Drug Offences1
Burglary1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 9
9
On or near Black Fan Road Map
Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Black Fan Road Map
Other theft: 3Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near Barrington Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near St Audreys Green Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Henry Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Hall Barns Map
Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Desborough Close Map
Burglary: 1Bicycle theft: 1
2
On or near Blackthorn Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Wheatley Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within welwyn hatfield district.

Local Rank

#11safest in welwyn hatfield

City Average

88.29per 1k

Local Policing

Welwyn Hatfield South

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

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Issued: 2 Apr 2026

Status Update

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

Anti-social behaviour and vehicle related nuisance in Station Road, Welham Green through to Bluebridge Road in Brookmans Park
• Operation Rossi has been put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity committed using mopeds, pedal cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
• An e-bike was seized on Thursday 5 March and the teenage rider was reported for four traffic offences.

Drug issues in Deerswood Avenue
• Patrols have been increased in the area to provide reassurance and gather intelligence.
• Residents were encouraged to continue reporting concerns via 101 or online at https://www.herts.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/.
• A warrant that was conducted on Friday 9 January resulted in an 18 year old man being arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply (ketamine). Ketamine was seized from the address and the man was given a conditional caution.

Actioned: 2 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY15

Essendon Connect Club

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schedule

9:30 AM — 10:30 AM

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Essendon Village Hall, School Lane Hatfield

JUN7

RVC Open Farm Sunday

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schedule

10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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RVC Boltons Park Farm, 44 Hawkshead Road Potters Bar

JUN13

Commonswood School Summer Fair

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schedule

12:04 PM — 3:04 PM

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Commonswood School, The Commons Welwyn Garden City

JUL10

Health Day

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schedule

11:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Hatfield Leisure Centre, Travellers Lane Hatfield

JUL15

Drop in Beat Surgery - Cuffley Library - Wednesday 15th July - 1:30pm-3:00pm

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schedule

1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cuffley Library, Maynard Place Potters Bar

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