Crime Rate in Hatfield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield East

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield East, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield East crime rate of 4.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Hatfield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Stonecross Road with total crimes: 6
  • Stanley Drive 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 July 2025 the Hatfield East has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield East)CrimesRank (Hatfield East)CrimesRank (Hatfield East)
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
Peartree81 5950 5879 5
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 East 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202529
May 202525
April 202532
March 202534
February 202522
January 202524
December 202436
November 202426
October 202423
September 202425
August 202424

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 202531
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hatfield East in July 2025

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

1. Wood Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Stonecross Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Stanley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Breaks Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Goldings Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Etheldreda'S Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Oxlease Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Hatfield (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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