Crime Rate in Hatfield South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield South West

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield South West, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield South West crime rate of 4.56 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 South West, encompassing approximately 24,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (11.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Hatfield South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dellfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Roberts Way with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Hatfield South West?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Hatfield South West reported a higher crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 1,076 crimes compared to 783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatfield South West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Hatfield South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 924 crimes compared to 733. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hatfield South West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hatfield South West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hatfield South West has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hatfield South West crimes were 1,076. The crime rate of Hatfield South West in 2024 was 43.81 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatfield South West were around 924 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.62 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield South West)CrimesRank (Hatfield South West)CrimesRank (Hatfield South West)
Hatfield Central198 11,951 11,779 1
Handside106 41,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages117 21,385 21,128 3
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 South West 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202518
May 202520
April 202512
March 202511
February 202516
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202412
September 202411
August 202432

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
March 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202542
May 202538
April 202534
March 202550
February 202528
January 202524
December 202443
November 202428
October 202435
September 202417
August 202432

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 202414
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20245
October 20244
August 20246

High Crime Locations Hatfield South West in July 2025

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

1. Dellfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Roberts Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Honeysuckle Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Queensway (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Mcdonald Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Roberts Way South (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Finch Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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