Crime Rate in Hatfield Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield Central

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield Central, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield Central crime rate of 7.63 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 Central, encompassing approximately 25,962 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
Hatfield Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1001 with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Hatfield Central?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Hatfield Central reported a higher crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 1,951 crimes compared to 783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatfield Central witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Hatfield Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 1,779 crimes compared to 733. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hatfield Central witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hatfield Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hatfield Central has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 7.63 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hatfield Central crimes were 1,951. The crime rate of Hatfield Central in 2024 was 75.15 (year) or 6.26 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatfield Central were around 1,779 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.52 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield Central)CrimesRank (Hatfield Central)CrimesRank (Hatfield Central)
Handside106 41,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages117 21,385 21,128 3
Hatfield South West112 31,076 4924 4
Peartree81 5950 5879 5
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

Hatfield Central 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 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 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 (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202569
May 202569
April 202554
March 202550
February 202545
January 202553
December 202445
November 202438
October 202448
September 202449
August 202457

A total of 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202536
May 202527
April 202545
March 202537
February 202531
January 202530
December 202433
November 202428
October 202429
September 202427
August 202445

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202516
April 202515
March 202526
February 202522
January 202519
December 202436
November 202425
October 202425
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202514
April 202510
March 202514
February 20251
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hatfield Central in July 2025

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

1. A1001 (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Clarke'S Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jasmine Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Kennelwood Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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