WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Welham Green and Hatfield South, Welwyn Hatfield

Comprehensive safety analysis for Welham Green and Hatfield South, localized within Welwyn Hatfield.

Total Crimes

50
trending_down -3.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

78.63per 1k
trending_down -2.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,656

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences17
Anti-social Behaviour15
Vehicle Crime5
Bicycle Theft3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Theft3
Public Order2
Burglary1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hawkshead Lane Map
Bicycle theft: 3Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Lydia Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Booths Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Bushwood Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Bradshaws Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Ash Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Old Farmhouse Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Grove Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near The Wades Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Hawkshead Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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Local Rank

#11safest 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

OCT28

Drop in Beat Surgery - Cuffley Library - Wednesday 28th October 1:30pm-3:00pm

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1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cuffley Library, Maynard Place Potters Bar

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