Welham Green Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Welham Green’s crime picture in June 2024 reveals a continued trend of safety compared to national averages. The overall crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents places the area firmly in the lowest percentile of UK crime statistics, 73.2% below the national average of 8.2 per 1,000. This reflects a built-up area within Welwyn Hatfield that likely benefits from low population density and strong community policing. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and theft from the person—account for 83.3% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, remain 75% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area’s likely demographic profile of older residents and fewer transient populations. Anti-social behaviour, also at 0.7 per 1,000, is 50% below the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s limited nightlife and fewer public spaces. Theft from the person, though only one incident, matches the UK average, suggesting that while overall crime is low, specific vulnerabilities—such as high-value items in public areas—remain. Seasonal context may explain some patterns: as June marks the start of summer, increased foot traffic in local amenities could contribute to both anti-social behaviour and theft incidents. However, the overall trend remains one of safety, with crime rates consistently low and the area’s profile suggesting a stable, community-oriented environment.

June saw a stark contrast in crime trends: theft from the person and robbery both doubled from zero to one incident, while vehicle crime halved from two to one. This shift underscores a growing vulnerability in personal safety despite overall low rates. Violent crimes rose by 33.3%, with four incidents reported—33.3% of total crimes—though this remains 75% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence, fell by 42.9% to four incidents, a drop that may reflect seasonal changes as summer activities shift from indoor to outdoor spaces. Theft from the person now matches the UK average rate of 0.2 per 1,000, marking a rare point of parity for this category. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted awareness, particularly around personal belongings in public areas. Residents might find the 100% increase in theft from the person most concerning, as it suggests a potential gap in local security measures or changes in criminal tactics.

Welham Green's crime rate in June 2024 dropped by 25.3% compared to May, falling from 2.9 to 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 73.2% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show just 0.4 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 462 residents. While this suggests a very low risk of personal exposure, the data also reveals subtle shifts: anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 42.9% despite a concurrent rise in violent crimes. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with 12 total crimes reported, the area’s small size and low population density contribute to this sparse distribution. Neighbourhoods with similar demographics often see seasonal fluctuations, but Welham Green’s consistent low rates suggest structural factors—such as community cohesion or local policing strategies—may be at play. This monthly exposure figure, while low, provides a clear benchmark for residents to gauge their relative safety compared to larger urban areas.