St Albans Central, North and West vs Welwyn Hatfield North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    St Albans Central, North and West Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Welwyn Hatfield North Hertfordshire Constabulary

      St Albans Central, North and West vs Welwyn Hatfield North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      St Albans Central, North and West
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      5,093 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      32% 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 St Albans Central, North and West
      B Welwyn Hatfield North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,093
      3,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,228
      4,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Albans Central, North and West
      B Welwyn Hatfield North
      Violent Crime
      1,372 ↑1%
      1,193 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,026 ↓11%
      885 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      428 ↓8%
      210 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      389 ↑39%
      179 ↓8%
      Burglary
      213 ↑22%
      155 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑4%
      214 ↓28%
      Drugs
      182 ↑70%
      58 ↓23%
      Public Order
      235 ↑3%
      203 ↓4%
      Robbery
      46 ↓30%
      44 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      633 ↓28%
      493 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑23%
      27 ↑23%
      Bicycle Theft
      65 ↑10%
      66 ↑53%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑12%
      26 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑18%
      71 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Welwyn Hatfield North is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Albans Central, North and West safer than Welwyn Hatfield North?

      St Albans Central, North and West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,093 crimes in the last 12 months. Welwyn Hatfield North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,824 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Albans Central, North and West vs Welwyn Hatfield North?

      St Albans Central, North and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — 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 St Albans Central, North and West and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      In St Albans Central, North and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,372 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 St Albans Central, North and West and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      St Albans Central, North and West recorded 1,026 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 St Albans Central, North and West vs Welwyn Hatfield North?

      Violent crime in St Albans Central, North and West totalled 1,372 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 St Albans Central, North and West and Welwyn Hatfield North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Albans Central, North and West recorded 5,228 crimes (now 5,093, a change of -2.6%). Welwyn Hatfield North recorded 4,349 crimes previously (now 3,824, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Albans Central, North and West 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. St Albans Central, North and West has a resolution rate of 32% 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 St Albans Central, North and West and Welwyn Hatfield North?

      St Albans Central, North and West 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 St Albans Central, North and West 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 St Albans Central, North and West or Welwyn Hatfield North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Albans Central, North and West 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.