Anti-social behaviour was the most reported crime in Welwyn Hatfield in September, according to Hertfordshire police.

The recorded statistics for September show that, in total, 626 crimes were reported in Welwyn Hatfield North and Welwyn Hatfield South.

Anti-social behaviour was the most reported crime in both, with 132 offences in North and 67 in South.

Violence and sexual offences were the second most reported, with 88 in North and 61 in South.

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The four most reported crimes in each area can be seen below:

Welwyn Hatfield North

  • Anti-social behaviour - 132
  • Violence and sexual offences - 88
  • Shoplifting - 45
  • Other theft - 37

Welwyn Hatfield South

  • Anti-social behaviour - 67
  • Violence and sexual offences - 61
  • Criminal damage and arson - 17
  • Vehicle crime - 17

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: “Every crime report is reviewed to see what opportunities there are to investigate, make arrests and ultimately hold criminals to account for their actions.

"A large number of violent and sexual crimes relate to parties known to each other rather than attacks on strangers.

"We offer support to all victims but will also look to put measures in place to protect people at risk of domestic or other kinds of abuse.

“While not all anti-social behaviour reports meet the threshold of a crime, our neighbourhood teams work with partners to tackle the issues causing the most public concern and prevent them from happening again.

"We offer support to all victims but will also look to put measures in place to protect people at risk of domestic or other kinds of abuse.

“While not all anti-social behaviour reports meet the threshold of a crime, our neighbourhood teams work with partners to tackle the issues causing the most public concern and prevent them from happening again.

"For free advice on how to protect yourself and your property from crime, go to www.herts.police.uk and search ‘crime prevention advice’.”

Crimes can be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Hertfordshire police's web chat function can be used by visiting herts.police.uk/contact.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.