Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL5 · Hertfordshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL6 · Hertfordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Welwyn has less crime — 31 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Harpenden recorded substantially more crime than Welwyn in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 31, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harpenden sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Welwyn has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Welwyn recorded fewer crimes than Harpenden — 31 vs 97 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Welwyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harpenden saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Welwyn had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Welwyn recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 97).