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Burglary Rates in Howlands

Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

30

2.51 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,104

92.5 per 1,000 residents

26% below the UK average6% below the East of England regional average

How does Howlands rank?

Within Welwyn Hatfield

13 of 16 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

46th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

5
3
1
6
4
2
3
4
2
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual
347
31%
Anti-social Behaviour
250
23%
Shoplifting
231
21%
Other Crime
183
17%
Vehicle Crime
33
3%
Burglary
30
3%
Drug Offences
20
2%
Robbery
6
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Howlands

Source: Census 2021 · 4,715 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 29%Terraced 45%Flats 18%

The most common property type in Howlands is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.