Stevenage Central vs Welwyn Hatfield South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Stevenage Central vs Welwyn Hatfield South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stevenage Central safer than Welwyn Hatfield South?
Stevenage Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,343 crimes in the last 12 months. Welwyn Hatfield South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 2,368 crimes. Welwyn Hatfield South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Stevenage Central vs Welwyn Hatfield South?
Stevenage Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Welwyn Hatfield South shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Stevenage Central and Welwyn Hatfield South?
In Stevenage Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,129 incidents). In Welwyn Hatfield South, it is Violent Crime (827 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stevenage Central and Welwyn Hatfield South?
Stevenage Central recorded 659 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welwyn Hatfield South recorded 511. 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 Stevenage Central vs Welwyn Hatfield South?
Violent crime in Stevenage Central totalled 1,129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 827 in Welwyn Hatfield South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Stevenage Central and Welwyn Hatfield South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stevenage Central recorded 2,602 crimes (now 3,343, a change of +28.5%). Welwyn Hatfield South recorded 2,694 crimes previously (now 2,368, -12.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stevenage Central and Welwyn Hatfield South?
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. Stevenage Central has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Welwyn Hatfield South has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Stevenage Central and Welwyn Hatfield South?
Stevenage Central falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Welwyn Hatfield South 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 Stevenage Central and Welwyn Hatfield South?
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 Stevenage Central or Welwyn Hatfield South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stevenage Central and Welwyn Hatfield South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.