Welham Green Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welham Green's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 79.1% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of low crime levels in the area, which is a built-up district within the larger Welwyn Hatfield borough. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (3 incidents, 37.5% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, 25.0%) and anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 25.0%). These categories align with patterns seen in other low-crime urban areas, where indoor and community-based activities may contribute to certain types of incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, as indoor spaces and social interactions become more prominent. The overall crime rate, while still low, includes a notable increase in criminal damage and arson compared to previous months, a trend that warrants attention. The area's position as a relatively safe built-up district, combined with its proximity to larger urban centres, likely influences the types of crimes reported. The low volume of crimes suggests that local community efforts and environmental factors may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime compared to national averages.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. This shift contrasts with a 66.7% decrease in burglary, which fell from 3 to 1, and a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour, dropping from 4 to 2. The crime mix in the area remained skewed towards violent offences, which accounted for 37.5% of all reported crimes—79% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Violent crimes, while still relatively low, were the most common category, suggesting a need for continued focus on community safety measures. The UK comparison for criminal damage and arson showed a 17% deficit, indicating that Welham Green's rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is lower than the national average. Residents should remain vigilant in areas where vandalism has increased, particularly in public spaces where such incidents are more likely to occur.

Welham Green's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 1.4 per 1,000 residents, a 46.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This decline places the area 79.1% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in February, reflecting the low overall volume. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 693 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in Welham Green. When scaled to the local population of 5,545, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime remains a concern, its impact is minimal in this area. The drop in burglary and anti-social behaviour, combined with the absence of major spikes in other categories, suggests a continued trend of stability in local crime patterns.