Crime Rate in Peartree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peartree

The total recorded crimes in Peartree, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peartree crime rate of 1.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Peartree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Otto Road with total crimes: 11
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 6
  • Burgundy Croft with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Peartree has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)
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
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

Peartree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202416
July 202427
June 202448
May 202414

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202533
March 202536
February 202539
January 202531
December 202427
November 202434
October 202419
September 202430
August 202430
July 202423
June 202464
May 202428

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202416
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Peartree in May 2025

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

1. Otto Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Garden Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Burgundy Croft (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Creswick Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Martinfield (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lynmouth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Peartree Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandpit Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Ravenfield Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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