Crime Rates at Chequers, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4SJ

Chequers area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hollybush , and the 182nd 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 Chequers (AL7 4SJ) in the last 12 months was 67.5 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% lower than the Hollybush average (76.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chequers (AL7 4SJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Peartree Court, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodhall Court (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.