Crime Rate in Haldens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haldens

The total recorded crimes in Haldens, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haldens crime rate of 3.24 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Haldens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Buddcroft with total crimes: 4
  • Swanhill 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Haldens has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.24 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welwyn Hatfield)CrimesRank (Welwyn Hatfield)CrimesRank (Welwyn Hatfield)
Hatfield Central170 11,951 11,779 1
Handside93 41,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages109 21,385 21,128 3
Hatfield South West99 31,076 4924 4
Peartree89 5950 5879 5
Hatfield East69 7860 7837 6
Howlands88 6904 6832 7
Hollybush52 9686 8595 9
Welham Green and Hatfield South52 8584 9493 10
Brookmans Park and Little Heath42 10492 11417 11
Welwyn West40 11428 12378 12
Sherrards33 13319 14358 13
Welwyn East23 15372 13306 15
Panshanger29 14316 15310 14
Northaw and Cuffley18 16249 16267 16

Haldens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202514
December 202422
November 202417
October 202416
September 202418
August 202413
July 202422
June 202434
May 202422
April 202417

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20245

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
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 202440
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Haldens in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Buddcroft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Swanhill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Postfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Appletree Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Little Hardings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dawley (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Flexley Wood (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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