Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL7 · Hertfordshire
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
AL6 · Hertfordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Welwyn has less crime — 31 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than Welwyn in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 31, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Welwyn Garden City sees higher rates of Shoplifting (47), while Welwyn has more Vehicle crime (4). Welwyn Garden City sits above the national average for recorded crime while Welwyn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Welwyn recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn Garden City — 31 vs 265 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Welwyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Welwyn Garden City saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Welwyn had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Welwyn recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 265).