Welwyn Hatfield Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Welwyn Hatfield, 8.6 crimes were reported in July 2023—a rate that is 3.6% higher than the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk of roughly one crime for every 116 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may feel more tangible when considering the area’s mix of urban and suburban environments. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (27.6%), and shoplifting (7.4%). The summer season, with its festivals, open-air events, and increased foot traffic, likely contributed to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour, which can escalate in crowded public spaces. Violence and sexual offences were 10% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local policing efforts or the specific demographics of the area. Anti-social behaviour, however, stood out as a significant concern, with its rate 69% higher than the UK average. This could be tied to the area’s density of residential and commercial zones, where conflicts in shared spaces may be more frequent. Shoplifting and other theft remained stable at UK average levels, suggesting that retail crime is not currently a standout issue. Seasonal factors, such as the closure of schools and the influx of tourists, may also have influenced the balance of crime types, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour seeing higher activity than usual.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 73.9% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 23 to 40 incidents. This surge may be linked to the summer festival season, which draws larger crowds to public spaces. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell sharply—robbery dropped by 53.3% (15 to 7) and theft from the person by 42.1% (19 to 11), potentially reflecting reduced foot traffic or heightened awareness during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour remained 69% above the UK average, with 291 incidents reported, a stark contrast to the national rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This suggests local factors, such as the density of residential and commercial zones, may amplify such behaviour during peak summer activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft remained stable at UK average levels, indicating that retail crime is not a current outlier in the area.

Welwyn Hatfield’s crime rate in July 2023 rose slightly to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% increase from June’s 8.4 per 1,000. This places the area 3.6% above the UK average. On a daily basis, 34 crimes were reported each day in July, a figure that contextualises the rate as a consistent, if not alarming, presence in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 116 residents, a ratio that translates to a monthly exposure rate of roughly 0.8%. This figure, while not extreme, underscores that crime is not an isolated event but a recurring feature of the area’s social fabric. With a population of 122,819, the absolute number of crimes—1,056—reflects the scale of activity in a mixed urban-suburban district where public spaces and retail hubs are common. The slight increase from June may be attributed to the peak of summer, with more residents and visitors in the area.