Crime Rate in Brookmans Park and Little Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brookmans Park and Little Heath

The total recorded crimes in Brookmans Park and Little Heath, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brookmans Park and Little Heath crime rate of 18.11 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 Brookmans Park and Little Heath, encompassing approximately 2,373 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Brookmans Park and Little Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gypsy Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Low Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lysley Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brookmans Park and Little Heath?

To understand the safety of Brookmans Park and Little Heath, we need to analyze Brookmans Park and Little Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Brookmans Park and Little Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 492 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brookmans Park and Little Heath recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Brookmans Park and Little Heath had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 417 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brookmans Park and Little Heath recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Welwyn Hatfield, Brookmans Park and Little Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brookmans Park and Little Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brookmans Park and Little Heath has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 18.11 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Brookmans Park and Little Heath crimes were 492. The crime rate of Brookmans Park and Little Heath in 2024 was 207.25 (year) or 17.27 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brookmans Park and Little Heath were around 417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 175.66 (year) or 14.64 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brookmans Park and Little Heath)CrimesRank (Brookmans Park and Little Heath)CrimesRank (Brookmans Park and Little Heath)
Hatfield Central198 11,951 11,779 1
Handside106 41,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages117 21,385 21,128 3
Hatfield South West112 31,076 4924 4
Peartree81 5950 5879 5
Hatfield East60 8860 7837 6
Howlands64 7904 6832 7
Welham Green and Hatfield South79 6584 9493 10
Haldens57 9579 10645 8
Hollybush42 13686 8595 9
Welwyn West51 10428 12378 12
Panshanger43 12316 15310 14
Sherrards30 15319 14358 13
Welwyn East31 14372 13306 15
Northaw and Cuffley28 16249 16267 16

Brookmans Park and Little Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202520
April 202516
March 202524
February 20259
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 202421
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

High Crime Locations Brookmans Park and Little Heath in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brookmans Park and Little Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Gypsy Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
2. Low Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Lysley Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. New Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Brookmans Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hawkshead Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Brookmans Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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