Crime Rate in Haldens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haldens

The total recorded crimes in Haldens, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haldens crime rate of 4.74 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 Haldens, encompassing approximately 12,029 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Haldens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Hardings with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Margery Wood with total crimes: 3

How safe is Haldens?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Haldens demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 579 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haldens recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Haldens had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 645 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Haldens witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haldens Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Haldens has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 4.74 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Haldens crimes were 579. The crime rate of Haldens in 2024 was 48.13 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haldens were around 645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haldens)CrimesRank (Haldens)CrimesRank (Haldens)
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
Hollybush42 13686 8595 9
Welwyn West51 10428 12378 12
Brookmans Park and Little Heath43 11492 11417 11
Panshanger43 12316 15310 14
Sherrards30 15319 14358 13
Welwyn East31 14372 13306 15
Northaw and Cuffley28 16249 16267 16

Haldens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 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 11 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 (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202515
April 202514
March 202515
February 202517
January 202514
December 202422
November 202417
October 202416
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202514
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20252
December 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Haldens in July 2025

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

1. Little Hardings (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Margery Wood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Flexley Wood (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Postfield (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nutfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Tansycroft (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Quickbeams (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. South Mundells (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Daniells (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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