Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL6 · Hertfordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hatfield has less crime — 7 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
Welwyn recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in February 2026 — 31 incidents compared to 7, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Welwyn has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn — 7 vs 31 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Hatfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Welwyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 31).