Crime Rate in Hatfield South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield South West

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield South West, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield South West crime rate of 3.83 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 South West, encompassing approximately 24,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hatfield South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensway with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Blackthorne Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hatfield South West?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Hatfield South West reported a higher crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 1,076 crimes compared to 783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatfield South West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Hatfield South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 924 crimes compared to 733. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hatfield South West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Welwyn Hatfield, Hatfield South West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hatfield South West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hatfield South West has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 3.83 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hatfield South West crimes were 1,076. The crime rate of Hatfield South West in 2024 was 43.81 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatfield South West were around 924 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.62 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield South West)CrimesRank (Hatfield South West)CrimesRank (Hatfield South West)
Hatfield Central179 11,951 11,779 1
Handside120 31,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages122 21,385 21,128 3
Hatfield East109 4860 7837 6
Peartree94 7950 5879 5
Howlands102 5904 6832 7
Haldens40 11579 10645 8
Hollybush58 10686 8595 9
Welham Green and Hatfield South67 8584 9493 10
Brookmans Park and Little Heath58 9492 11417 11
Welwyn West36 12428 12378 12
Sherrards17 15319 14358 13
Welwyn East28 14372 13306 15
Panshanger28 13316 15310 14
Northaw and Cuffley16 16249 16267 16

Hatfield South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202511
February 202516
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202412
September 202411
August 202432
July 202416
June 202432
May 202427

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202534
March 202550
February 202528
January 202524
December 202443
November 202428
October 202435
September 202417
August 202432
July 202430
June 202484
May 202424

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 202412
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 202414
September 202410
August 20246
July 202413
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
November 20245
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20245
October 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hatfield South West in May 2025

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

1. Queensway (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Blackthorne Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
4. Willow Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
5. Fern Dells (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Aldykes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Briars Wood (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Reservoir Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Rickfield Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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