Crime Rate in Peartree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peartree

The total recorded crimes in Peartree, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peartree crime rate of 1.15 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 Peartree, encompassing approximately 70,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Peartree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Martinfield with total crimes: 7
  • Otto Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Peartree?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Peartree reported a higher crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 950 crimes compared to 783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Peartree witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Peartree experienced a greater number of crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 879 crimes compared to 733. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peartree witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peartree Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Peartree has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 1.15 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Peartree crimes were 950. The crime rate of Peartree in 2024 was 33.59 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peartree were around 879 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.91 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)
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
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
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

Peartree 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 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 39 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 (31 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202416
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202537
May 202527
April 202533
March 202536
February 202539
January 202531
December 202427
November 202434
October 202419
September 202430
August 202430

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202512
April 202513
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20253
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
May 202518
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Peartree in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Martinfield (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Otto Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peartree Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Welwyn Garden City (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
7. A1000 (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Sandpit Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B195 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
10. Swallow End (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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