Crime Rate in Panshanger: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Panshanger

The total recorded crimes in Panshanger, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Panshanger crime rate of 2.33 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 Panshanger, encompassing approximately 12,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Panshanger Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leysdown with total crimes: 3
  • Whitethorn with total crimes: 3
  • Roseacre Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Panshanger?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Panshanger demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 316 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Panshanger recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

    • In 2023, Panshanger had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 310 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Panshanger recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Panshanger Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Panshanger has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Panshanger crimes were 316. The crime rate of Panshanger in 2024 was 26.29 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Panshanger were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.79 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Panshanger)CrimesRank (Panshanger)CrimesRank (Panshanger)
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
Northaw and Cuffley16 16249 16267 16

Panshanger Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
November 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

High Crime Locations Panshanger in May 2025

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

1. Leysdown (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
2. Whitethorn (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Roseacre Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
4. Somersham (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Rivenhall End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Poppyfields (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thundridge Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carve Ley (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Martlesham (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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