Crime Rate in Hollybush: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hollybush

The total recorded crimes in Hollybush, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hollybush crime rate of 2.93 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 Hollybush, encompassing approximately 19,813 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Hollybush Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Josephs Green with total crimes: 8
  • The Wade with total crimes: 4
  • Rollswood with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hollybush?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Hollybush demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 686 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hollybush witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Hollybush had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 595 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hollybush recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hollybush Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hollybush has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hollybush crimes were 686. The crime rate of Hollybush in 2024 was 34.62 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hollybush were around 595 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.03 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hollybush)CrimesRank (Hollybush)CrimesRank (Hollybush)
Hatfield Central179 11,951 11,779 1
Handside120 31,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages122 21,385 21,128 3
Hatfield South West94 61,076 4924 4
Hatfield East109 4860 7837 6
Peartree94 7950 5879 5
Howlands102 5904 6832 7
Haldens40 11579 10645 8
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

Hollybush Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 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 (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 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 (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202522
February 20259
January 202524
December 202425
November 202424
October 202422
September 202419
August 202424
July 202422
June 202456
May 202434

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202516
February 20259
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 202415
July 202417
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Hollybush in May 2025

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

1. St Josephs Green (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Wade (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rollswood (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cole Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
5. Little Wade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Eddington Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
7. Marley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Homestead Court (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
9. Mount Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hollybush Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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