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Crime in Essendon

Essendon had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 11 Welwyn Hatfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% below the middle Welwyn Hatfield area. Crime was up 60% on the three months before.

AL9, Welwyn Hatfield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Essendon

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36.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 11Welwyn Hatfield rank1st is the highest rate
+60%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Apr 3 May 2 Jun 6 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Essendon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour638%
violence638%
criminal damage319%
public order16%

Essendon against Welwyn Hatfield

TypeEssendon per 1,000Middle Welwyn Hatfield areaChange
Violence13.725–
Burglary02.5–
Vehicle crime03.9–
Anti-social behaviour13.720.2–
Theft and robbery07.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Welwyn Garden City138.3▲ 7%
Hatfield138▲ 7%
Welham Green80.3▲ 4%
Essendon36.6▲ 60%
See every Welwyn Hatfield area ranked on the crime in Welwyn Hatfield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Essendon a safe area?

Essendon had about 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 11 Welwyn Hatfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Essendon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (6), followed by violence (6) and criminal damage (3).