howlands Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for howlands, localized within welwyn hatfield.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Welwyn Hatfield South
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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
Essendon Connect Club
other9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Essendon Village Hall, School Lane Hatfield
RVC Open Farm Sunday
other10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
RVC Boltons Park Farm, 44 Hawkshead Road Potters Bar
Commonswood School Summer Fair
other12:04 PM — 3:04 PM
Commonswood School, The Commons Welwyn Garden City
Health Day
other11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Hatfield Leisure Centre, Travellers Lane Hatfield
Drop in Beat Surgery - Cuffley Library - Wednesday 15th July - 1:30pm-3:00pm
other1:30 PM — 3:00 PM
Cuffley Library, Maynard Place Potters Bar
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