Welham Green Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, Welham Green reported 17 crimes across a population of 5,545 residents, translating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000—a figure 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This low rate, while consistent with the area’s historical profile as a built-up district within Welwyn Hatfield, reflects a combination of factors including its relatively small population and limited commercial density. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 7 incidents (41.2% of total crimes), followed by violence and sexual offences (3 incidents, 17.7%) and criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, 11.8%). These figures contrast with the UK average for anti-social behaviour, which was 1.2 per 1,000, suggesting that local dynamics—such as community interactions or land use—may contribute to higher local rates. Seasonal context plays a role, with April’s Easter period and spring weather likely influencing patterns of outdoor activity and socialising. The relatively low crime rate may also be attributed to the area’s character as a low-density built-up area, where community engagement and limited retail or nightlife hubs reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Violent crime remains well below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 0.5 per 1,000, 80% lower than the national figure. This could be partly explained by the absence of major nightlife or high-traffic areas that typically correlate with higher rates of such offences. However, the increase in public order offences—despite being a single incident—highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, as such categories can fluctuate sharply with seasonal or event-driven factors.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and burglary doubling (from 1 to 2 incidents). These increases contrast with declines in violence and sexual offences (-57.1%) and criminal damage and arson (-60.0%). Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41.2% of all crimes, remained 7% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This category’s persistence despite a modest 16.7% monthly increase (from 6 to 7 incidents) suggests ongoing challenges in managing community disruptions. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell sharply to 0.5 per 1,000, 80% below the UK average. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, as Easter and spring weather typically see reduced indoor activity and lower alcohol-related incidents. The 100% rise in public order offences, though a single incident, could indicate heightened scrutiny or reporting during the Easter period. Residents may find the 1-in-326 monthly exposure figure particularly reassuring, illustrating the rarity of crime in daily life.

Welham Green's crime rate in April 2024 (3.1 per 1,000 residents) marks a 22.7% decline from the previous month’s 4.0 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 59.7% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 17 total crimes reported in April equate to roughly one crime per day—a figure that may feel more frequent in densely populated pockets of the built-up area but remains sparse overall. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 326 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure as relatively low. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,545, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal compared to larger urban centres. The 1-in-326 ratio, while not a daily frequency, highlights that most residents would not experience a crime in their immediate vicinity over the month. This aligns with Welham Green’s character as a low-density built-up area, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to sustained low crime levels.