Crime Rates at Poppyfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HJ

Poppyfields area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens , and the 42nd 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 Poppyfields (AL7 2HJ) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poppyfields (AL7 2HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ley Walk. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.