Welham Green Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welham Green's overall crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a consistently lower-than-average crime profile for the area, which aligns with its character as a largely residential built-up zone within Welwyn Hatfield. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 48.7% of all reported incidents (18 cases). This was followed by violence and sexual offences (24.3%) and burglary (5.4%). The seasonal context of June—marking the onset of summer and longer daylight hours—may partly explain patterns in anti-social behaviour, which often rises during periods of increased outdoor activity and social interaction. While property crimes (7 total) remained relatively low, the data shows a balanced distribution between violent and property crime, with 9 violent incidents recorded. The area's lower-than-average violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 suggests a broader trend of community safety measures potentially contributing to this outcome. However, the sharp divergence in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour's 132% excess over the UK average—highlights localized factors that require further contextual analysis. These include the area's proximity to commuter routes, local amenities, and the potential influence of seasonal tourism, which may amplify certain types of incidents.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% month-on-month increases: bicycle theft (from 0 to 1), burglary (from 0 to 2), and drug-related offences (from 1 to 2). Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), and public order offences decreased by 50% (from 2 to 1). These fluctuations suggest a dynamic interplay between local conditions and seasonal factors. The spike in bicycle theft, for instance, may be linked to the onset of summer cycling activity, while the drop in criminal damage could reflect reduced vandalism during warmer months. Anti-social behaviour remained the most significant concern, with its rate (3.3 per 1,000) 132% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) was 8% above the national average, influenced by the area's commuter infrastructure. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary is a concrete data point that may warrant additional attention, particularly given the area's typically low property crime rates. This anomaly could indicate targeted activity or changes in local security practices that require further investigation.

Welham Green's crime rate rose by 8.8% from 6.1 per 1,000 in May 2025 to 6.7 per 1,000 in June 2025, reflecting a slight upward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that, while modest, provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 150 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in a relatively safe context compared to broader UK statistics. This ratio, when scaled to the population of 5,545, illustrates that the majority of residents experienced no direct involvement in crime during the month. The comparison to the UK average highlights Welham Green's continued position as a lower-risk area, despite the recent upward shift in crime rates. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary, which exceeded national averages, while others such as criminal damage and public order offences fell below. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, even with the 8.8% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains low in proportion to the area's size. For context, the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 translates to roughly one crime for every 123 residents, a rate that Welham Green continues to outperform despite the recent rise.