Crime Rate in Northaw and Cuffley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northaw and Cuffley

The total recorded crimes in Northaw and Cuffley, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northaw and Cuffley crime rate of 5.58 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 Northaw and Cuffley, encompassing approximately 3,224 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Northaw and Cuffley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Colesdale with total crimes: 2

How safe is Northaw and Cuffley?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Northaw and Cuffley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 249 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northaw and Cuffley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northaw and Cuffley had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 267 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northaw and Cuffley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northaw and Cuffley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northaw and Cuffley has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Northaw and Cuffley crimes were 249. The crime rate of Northaw and Cuffley in 2024 was 77.23 (year) or 6.44 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northaw and Cuffley were around 267 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.81 (year) or 6.90 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welwyn Hatfield)CrimesRank (Welwyn Hatfield)CrimesRank (Welwyn Hatfield)
Hatfield Central170 11,951 11,779 1
Handside93 41,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages109 21,385 21,128 3
Hatfield South West99 31,076 4924 4
Peartree89 5950 5879 5
Hatfield East69 7860 7837 6
Howlands88 6904 6832 7
Haldens39 12579 10645 8
Hollybush52 9686 8595 9
Welham Green and Hatfield South52 8584 9493 10
Brookmans Park and Little Heath42 10492 11417 11
Welwyn West40 11428 12378 12
Sherrards33 13319 14358 13
Welwyn East23 15372 13306 15
Panshanger29 14316 15310 14

Northaw and Cuffley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Northaw and Cuffley in March 2025

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

1. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oak Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Colesdale (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Theobalds Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Foxes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Warwick Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brookside Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tolmers Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kingsmead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cranfield Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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