Crime Rate in Hatfield Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield Heath

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield Heath, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield Heath crime rate of 5.55 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hatfield Heath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Friars Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hatfield Heath?

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.

Hatfield Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hatfield Heath has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 5.55 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield Heath)CrimesRank (Hatfield Heath)CrimesRank (Hatfield Heath)
Takeley149 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston50 2569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North40 4377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Shire40 5327 5358 5
Saffron Walden Audley30 8311 6347 6
Elsenham & Henham33 6306 7289 8
Thaxted & the Eastons21 10286 8307 7
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys31 7285 9239 10
Stansted North25 9239 12260 9
Felsted & Stebbing17 12261 10231 12
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts13 14248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle21 11156 13193 13
Newport14 13142 14189 14
High Easter & the Rodings8 15126 15122 15
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow4 17108 16109 16
Clavering4 1634 2155 19
Debden & Wimbish3 1955 1870 18
Ashdon4 1839 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2034 2248 20
Stort ValleyNA NA38 2041 22

Hatfield Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

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Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
May 20251

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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January 20252

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242

High Crime Locations Hatfield Heath in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hatfield Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Friars Lane (Map)
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Vehicle crime1

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