Welham Green Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welham Green’s crime profile in August 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents. This stark contrast to the UK average, where such crimes make up 51% of the total, highlights a unique local dynamic. The overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents places Welham Green 69.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the dominance of violent crime. This imbalance may be partly explained by the area’s character as a built-up part of Welwyn Hatfield, where community density and local events could contribute to higher interpersonal conflicts. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—adds nuance to these figures. While increased tourism and empty homes might theoretically raise burglary risks, the data shows a 50% drop in burglary from July, suggesting effective security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller share of the total (21.4%), also saw a significant decline, due to seasonal changes in community activity. These patterns illustrate how local geography and social rhythms intersect with crime trends, even in areas with overall low crime rates. The dominance of violent crime, however, remains a critical area for further understanding, as it diverges from the UK’s broader trend of property crimes being more prevalent.

August 2025 saw a 33.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 6 to 8 incidents. This spike, though still far below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (51% lower), suggests localized tensions or increased community interactions during the summer. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), a decline that may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as reduced public gatherings or heightened community vigilance. Burglary rates also fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), potentially linked to the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month where empty homes may be more securely occupied. The crime mix remains heavily skewed toward violence (57.1% of total crimes), contrasting with the UK’s broader distribution. For residents, the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible indicator of improved local safety, even as violent crime rates remain elevated.

Welham Green's crime rate in August 2025 (2.5 per 1,000) reflects a 56.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as August typically sees reduced community activity and fewer public events compared to summer months. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 396 residents, highlighting the low monthly exposure to crime. When scaled to the population of 5,545, this equates to a 1-in-396 chance of being directly affected by a crime, a ratio that is significantly lower than the UK average. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it reinforces the area’s position as one of the safer built-up areas within Welwyn Hatfield. The contrast between Welham Green’s figures and the UK’s higher rates further illustrates the impact of local factors, such as community cohesion and effective policing strategies, in maintaining low crime levels.