Abbots Langley vs Welwyn Hatfield North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Abbots Langley Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Welwyn Hatfield North Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Abbots Langley vs Welwyn Hatfield North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Abbots Langley
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      1,405 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Welwyn Hatfield North
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,824 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      13.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbots Langley
      B Welwyn Hatfield North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,405
      3,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,556
      4,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbots Langley
      B Welwyn Hatfield North
      Violent Crime
      551 ↓2%
      1,193 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      291 ↓15%
      885 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓4%
      210 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      82 ↓38%
      179 ↓8%
      Burglary
      69 ↑10%
      155 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓31%
      214 ↓28%
      Drugs
      36 ↑6%
      58 ↓23%
      Public Order
      75 ↓13%
      203 ↓4%
      Robbery
      3 ↓77%
      44 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      73 ↑43%
      493 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      27 ↑23%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      66 ↑53%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      26 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓28%
      71 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbots Langley safer than Welwyn Hatfield North?

      Abbots Langley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,405 crimes in the last 12 months. Welwyn Hatfield North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,824 crimes. Welwyn Hatfield North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbots Langley vs Welwyn Hatfield North?

      Abbots Langley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Welwyn Hatfield North shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbots Langley and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      In Abbots Langley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (551 incidents). In Welwyn Hatfield North, it is Violent Crime (1,193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbots Langley and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      Abbots Langley recorded 291 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welwyn Hatfield North recorded 885. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Abbots Langley vs Welwyn Hatfield North?

      Violent crime in Abbots Langley totalled 551 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,193 in Welwyn Hatfield North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbots Langley and Welwyn Hatfield North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbots Langley recorded 1,556 crimes (now 1,405, a change of -9.7%). Welwyn Hatfield North recorded 4,349 crimes previously (now 3,824, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbots Langley and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abbots Langley has a resolution rate of 14.7% and Welwyn Hatfield North has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbots Langley and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      Abbots Langley falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Welwyn Hatfield North is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abbots Langley and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Abbots Langley or Welwyn Hatfield North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbots Langley and Welwyn Hatfield North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.