Crime Rate in Hollybush: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hollybush

The total recorded crimes in Hollybush, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hollybush crime rate of 2.12 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 Hollybush, encompassing approximately 19,813 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Hollybush Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Wade with total crimes: 5
  • Kendall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Homestead Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hollybush?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Hollybush demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 686 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hollybush witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Hollybush had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 595 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hollybush recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Welwyn Hatfield, Hollybush has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hollybush Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hollybush has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.12 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hollybush crimes were 686. The crime rate of Hollybush in 2024 was 34.62 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hollybush were around 595 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.03 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hollybush)CrimesRank (Hollybush)CrimesRank (Hollybush)
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
Hatfield East60 8860 7837 6
Howlands64 7904 6832 7
Welham Green and Hatfield South79 6584 9493 10
Haldens57 9579 10645 8
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

Hollybush 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 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 (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202524
May 202516
April 202524
March 202522
February 20259
January 202524
December 202425
November 202424
October 202422
September 202419
August 202424

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202511
April 202511
March 202516
February 20259
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Hollybush in July 2025

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

1. The Wade (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Kendall Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Homestead Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Little Wade (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Drycroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Elliott Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Mountway Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Hollybush Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Four Acres (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hyde Valley (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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