Total Crime Rate
15.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sylvandale area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens , and the 22nd 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 Sylvandale (AL7 2HT) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.9% lower than the Haldens average (101.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sylvandale (AL7 2HT), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haldens| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Russett Wood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dalewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elizabeth Close | Under investigation |
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