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 May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northaw and Cuffley crime rate of 4.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Northaw and Cuffley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Homewood Venue with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Close 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 areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • 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 areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Northaw and Cuffley has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northaw and Cuffley)CrimesRank (Northaw and Cuffley)CrimesRank (Northaw and Cuffley)
Hatfield Central179 11,951 11,779 1
Handside120 31,384 31,575 2
Hatfield Villages122 21,385 21,128 3
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 Cuffley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Homewood Venue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Maynard Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hill Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Driveway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sutherland Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Cranfield Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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