Crime Rates at Waterbeach, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2PT

Waterbeach area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens , and the 60th lowest crime rate of 361 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 Waterbeach (AL7 2PT) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% lower than the Haldens average (100.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waterbeach (AL7 2PT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bericot Way, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lindbergh (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.