Crime Rate in Hatfield Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield Villages

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield Villages, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield Villages crime rate of 5.93 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 Villages, encompassing approximately 20,557 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Hatfield Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parkhouse Bus Station with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Hatfield Villages?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Hatfield Villages reported a higher crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 1,385 crimes compared to 783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatfield Villages witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Hatfield Villages experienced a greater number of crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 1,128 crimes compared to 733. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hatfield Villages witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hatfield Villages Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hatfield Villages has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hatfield Villages crimes were 1,385. The crime rate of Hatfield Villages in 2024 was 67.37 (year) or 5.61 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatfield Villages were around 1,128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.87 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield Villages)CrimesRank (Hatfield Villages)CrimesRank (Hatfield Villages)
Hatfield Central179 11,951 11,779 1
Handside120 31,384 31,575 2
Hatfield South West94 61,076 4924 4
Hatfield East109 4860 7837 6
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 Villages Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 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 (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202410
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20259
March 202518
February 202514
January 202520
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 202413
August 202417
July 202424
June 202454
May 202422

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202545
March 202545
February 202548
January 202552
December 202451
November 202448
October 202442
September 202432
August 202432
July 202448
June 202454
May 202445

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 202411
October 202415
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Hatfield Villages in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parkhouse Bus Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Aviation Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Barlow Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Bishops Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. College Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
10. Gorseway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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