Crime Rates at Broomhills, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1RF

Broomhills area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Broomhills (AL7 1RF) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.0% lower than the Haldens average (101.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broomhills (AL7 1RF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Daniells, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Upper Shot (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.