St Albans Central, North and West vs Welwyn Hatfield West

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
      8/100
      Welwyn Hatfield West Hertfordshire Constabulary

      St Albans Central, North and West vs Welwyn Hatfield West 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Welwyn Hatfield West
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,483 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      23% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Albans Central, North and West
      B Welwyn Hatfield West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,093
      4,483
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,228
      4,576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      23%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Albans Central, North and West
      B Welwyn Hatfield West
      Violent Crime
      1,372 ↑1%
      1,598 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,026 ↓11%
      840 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      428 ↓8%
      315 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      389 ↑39%
      241 ↑9%
      Burglary
      213 ↑22%
      130 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑4%
      278 ↓6%
      Drugs
      182 ↑70%
      181 ↑33%
      Public Order
      235 ↑3%
      233 ↓11%
      Robbery
      46 ↓30%
      74 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      633 ↓28%
      315 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑23%
      53 ↑4%
      Bicycle Theft
      65 ↑10%
      96 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑12%
      53 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑18%
      76 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Albans Central, North and West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      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 West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,483 crimes. St Albans Central, North and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 West shows -2% (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 West?

      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 West, it is Violent Crime (1,598 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 West?

      St Albans Central, North and West recorded 1,026 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welwyn Hatfield West recorded 840. 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 West?

      Violent crime in St Albans Central, North and West totalled 1,372 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,598 in Welwyn Hatfield West. 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 West 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 West recorded 4,576 crimes previously (now 4,483, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Albans Central, North and West and Welwyn Hatfield West?

      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 West has 23%. 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 West?

      St Albans Central, North and West falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Welwyn Hatfield West 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 West?

      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 West on a crime map?

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