The total recorded crimes in Hatfield Heath, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield Heath crime rate of 33.28 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hatfield Heath, encompassing approximately 180 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Hatfield Heath, we need to analyze Hatfield Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Uttlesford:
In 2024, Hatfield Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 84 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hatfield Heath recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.
In 2023, Hatfield Heath had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 70 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hatfield Heath recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Hatfield Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Hatfield Heath has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 33.28 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK
In 2024, the total Hatfield Heath crimes were 84. The crime rate of Hatfield Heath in 2024 was 465.89 (year) or 38.82 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.
In 2023, the total crimes in Hatfield Heath were around 70 crimes with yearly crime rate of 388.24 (year) or 32.35 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Hatfield Heath) | Crimes | Rank (Hatfield Heath) | Crimes | Rank (Hatfield Heath) | |
| Takeley | 143 | 1 | 1,646 | 1 | 1,043 | 1 |
| Stansted South & Birchanger | 41 | 3 | 683 | 2 | 684 | 2 |
| Saffron Walden Shire | 45 | 2 | 327 | 5 | 358 | 5 |
| Great Dunmow South & Barnston | 34 | 4 | 569 | 3 | 562 | 3 |
| Great Dunmow North | 33 | 5 | 377 | 4 | 362 | 4 |
| Saffron Walden Audley | 26 | 7 | 311 | 6 | 347 | 6 |
| Thaxted & the Eastons | 28 | 6 | 286 | 8 | 307 | 7 |
| Elsenham & Henham | 21 | 9 | 306 | 7 | 289 | 8 |
| Felsted & Stebbing | 21 | 8 | 261 | 10 | 231 | 12 |
| Stansted North | 18 | 11 | 239 | 12 | 260 | 9 |
| Broad Oak & the Hallingburys | 19 | 10 | 285 | 9 | 239 | 10 |
| Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts | 16 | 12 | 248 | 11 | 237 | 11 |
| Saffron Walden Castle | 11 | 15 | 156 | 13 | 193 | 13 |
| Newport | 11 | 13 | 142 | 14 | 189 | 14 |
| Flitch Green & Little Dunmow | 11 | 14 | 108 | 16 | 109 | 16 |
| High Easter & the Rodings | 10 | 16 | 126 | 15 | 122 | 15 |
| Debden & Wimbish | 6 | 18 | 55 | 18 | 70 | 18 |
| Clavering | 5 | 19 | 34 | 21 | 55 | 19 |
| Ashdon | 2 | 21 | 39 | 19 | 42 | 21 |
| The Sampfords | 2 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 48 | 20 |
| Stort Valley | 3 | 20 | 38 | 20 | 41 | 22 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hatfield Heath postcode area is presented below.