WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Panshanger, Welwyn Hatfield

Comprehensive safety analysis for Panshanger, localized within Welwyn Hatfield.

Total Crimes

28
trending_up +3.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

49.09per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,050

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences12
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Anti-social Behaviour4
Vehicle Crime2
Burglary2
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Whitethorn Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
8
On or near Ley Walk Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Lincoln Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Bericot Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Aldbury Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Long Ley Map
Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Dodwood Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Appletree Way Map
Burglary: 2
2

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Local Rank

#5safest in Welwyn Hatfield

City Average

87.05per 1k

Local Policing

Welwyn Hatfield South

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The new priorities for May to August are as follows:

Issued: 14 May 2026

Status Update

• Anti-social behaviour including nuisance vehicles and drug use in Overfield Close/Fieldside Close and the surrounding area.
• Anti-social behaviour using vehicles and off road bikes in Welham Green.

Actioned: 14 May 2026

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

Drug issues in Deerswood Avenue

Issued: 1 Jan 2026

Status Update

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 were 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: 1 Jan 2026

Engagement Events

JUL8

Community Catch Up Event

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2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

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Southdown Road Hatfield

JUL10

Health Day

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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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1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cuffley Library, Maynard Place Potters Bar

AUG5

Big Summer Event

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11:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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King George V Playing Fields, Beehive Lane Welwyn Garden City

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Community Catch Up Event

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11:00 AM — 1:30 PM

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Crop Common Hatfield

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