What is the crime rate in Welwyn Hatfield? 78 crimes per 1,000 residents
Welwyn Hatfield had 9,304 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 78 per 1,000 residents and Very High for England and Wales. Crime fell 4.4% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 9,304
- Compared with England and Wales
- Very High
- On the previous 12 months
- −4.4%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Welwyn HatfieldWhat are the most common crimes in Welwyn Hatfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Welwyn Hatfield, with 3,992 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (33 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 2 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 per 1,000 |
| Shoplifting | 8.4 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.4 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 5.7 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 5.2 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.1 per 1,000 |
| DrugsAbove England and Wales | 3.7 per 1,000 |
| Burglary | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| Other crime | 2.2 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftAbove England and Wales | 1.5 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 1.1 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.9 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Welwyn Hatfield?
Crime fell 4.4% on the previous 12 months. 9,304 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 9,730 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Welwyn Hatfield has the lowest crime rate?
Northaw and Cuffley has the lowest crime rate of the 5 areas of Welwyn Hatfield, at 33 crimes per 1,000 residents. Hatfield has the highest, at 102. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northaw and CuffleyLow | 33 | Low | £740,206 |
| WelwynLow | 35 | Low | £719,099 |
| Woolmer GreenLow | 39 | Low | £425,055 |
| North MymmsTypical | 44 | Typical | £745,380 |
| HatfieldVery High | 102 | Very High | £433,560 |
How does crime in Welwyn Hatfield compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Welwyn Hatfield compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Hertfordshire.
Welwyn Hatfield vs Broxbourne
- Welwyn Hatfield
- 78 per 1,000
- Broxbourne
- 78 per 1,000
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Welwyn Hatfield vs St Albans
- Welwyn Hatfield
- 78 per 1,000
- St Albans
- 65 per 1,000
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Welwyn Hatfield vs Hertsmere
- Welwyn Hatfield
- 78 per 1,000
- Hertsmere
- 73 per 1,000
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Welwyn Hatfield vs Stevenage
- Welwyn Hatfield
- 78 per 1,000
- Stevenage
- 101 per 1,000
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Welwyn Hatfield vs East Hertfordshire
- Welwyn Hatfield
- 78 per 1,000
- East Hertfordshire
- 55 per 1,000
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Welwyn Hatfield vs Watford
- Welwyn Hatfield
- 78 per 1,000
- Watford
- 92 per 1,000
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Is Welwyn Hatfield a safe place to live?
Welwyn Hatfield had 78 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Very High among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 4.4% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Very High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Very High means the highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Welwyn Hatfield?
Police recorded 2,596 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Welwyn Hatfield in the 12 months to August 2026, or 22 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Welwyn Hatfield?
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 18:06 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Welwyn Hatfield dataset covers 4,742 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.