Crime Rate in Hatfield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield East

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield East, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield East crime rate of 7.38 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 East, encompassing approximately 14,769 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Hatfield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 43
  • Stanley Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Howe Dell with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hatfield East?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Hatfield East reported a higher crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 860 crimes compared to 783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatfield East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Hatfield East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 837 crimes compared to 733. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hatfield East witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hatfield East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hatfield East has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 7.38 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hatfield East crimes were 860. The crime rate of Hatfield East in 2024 was 58.23 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatfield East were around 837 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.67 (year) or 4.72 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield East)CrimesRank (Hatfield East)CrimesRank (Hatfield East)
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
Peartree94 7950 5879 5
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

Hatfield East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 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 (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 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 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 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 (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202532
March 202534
February 202522
January 202524
December 202436
November 202426
October 202423
September 202425
August 202424
July 202426
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202515
February 202512
January 20255
December 202415
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 202413
July 20246
June 202424
May 202422

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20248
May 202442

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 202426
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hatfield East in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total43
Theft from the person30
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Stanley Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Howe Dell (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Hare Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
5. Cooks Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Link Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Breaks Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. The Broadway (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Hedges Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ashley Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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