Crime Rates at Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HF

Howlands area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands , and the 61st 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 Howlands (AL7 4HF) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% lower than the Howlands average (93.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Howlands (AL7 4HF), the main crime hotspot is near The Wade. Police recorded 68 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.