Welwyn Hatfield North vs Welwyn Hatfield South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Welwyn Hatfield North Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Welwyn Hatfield South Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Welwyn Hatfield North vs Welwyn Hatfield South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Welwyn Hatfield North
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,824 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Welwyn Hatfield South
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,368 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Welwyn Hatfield North
      B Welwyn Hatfield South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,824
      2,368
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,349
      2,694
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Welwyn Hatfield North
      B Welwyn Hatfield South
      Violent Crime
      1,193 ↓14%
      827 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      885 ↓2%
      511 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      210 ↓19%
      140 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      179 ↓8%
      149 ↓30%
      Burglary
      155 ↑1%
      116 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      214 ↓28%
      169 ↑1%
      Drugs
      58 ↓23%
      66 ↑5%
      Public Order
      203 ↓4%
      110 ↑9%
      Robbery
      44 ↓15%
      22 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      493 ↓23%
      122 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↑23%
      42 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      66 ↑53%
      25 ↑39%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓10%
      15 ↓44%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓15%
      54 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Welwyn Hatfield South is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Welwyn Hatfield North safer than Welwyn Hatfield South?

      Welwyn Hatfield North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,824 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 Welwyn Hatfield North vs Welwyn Hatfield South?

      Welwyn Hatfield North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Welwyn Hatfield North and Welwyn Hatfield South?

      In Welwyn Hatfield North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,193 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 Welwyn Hatfield North and Welwyn Hatfield South?

      Welwyn Hatfield North recorded 885 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 Welwyn Hatfield North vs Welwyn Hatfield South?

      Violent crime in Welwyn Hatfield North totalled 1,193 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 Welwyn Hatfield North and Welwyn Hatfield South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Welwyn Hatfield North recorded 4,349 crimes (now 3,824, a change of -12.1%). Welwyn Hatfield South recorded 2,694 crimes previously (now 2,368, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Welwyn Hatfield North 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. Welwyn Hatfield North has a resolution rate of 13.2% and Welwyn Hatfield South has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Welwyn Hatfield North and Welwyn Hatfield South?

      Welwyn Hatfield North 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 Welwyn Hatfield North 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 Welwyn Hatfield North or Welwyn Hatfield South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Welwyn Hatfield North and Welwyn Hatfield South. 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.