Crime Rate in Sherrards: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherrards

The total recorded crimes in Sherrards, Welwyn Hatfield, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherrards crime rate of 3.63 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 Sherrards, encompassing approximately 9,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Sherrards Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pippens with total crimes: 5
  • Little Dell with total crimes: 3
  • Crossway with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sherrards?

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

  • Relative to Welwyn Hatfield:

    • In 2024, Sherrards demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 319 crimes compared to 783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sherrards recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sherrards had fewer crimes than the Welwyn Hatfield average, with 358 crimes compared to 733. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sherrards recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherrards Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sherrards has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Welwyn Hatfield, UK

In 2024, the total Sherrards crimes were 319. The crime rate of Sherrards in 2024 was 35.11 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Welwyn Hatfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherrards were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.40 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 13 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
Welwyn East23 15372 13306 15
Panshanger29 14316 15310 14
Northaw and Cuffley18 16249 16267 16

Sherrards Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244
April 202413

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202512
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
November 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sherrards in March 2025

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

1. Pippens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Little Dell (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Crossway (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Harwood Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Burycroft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gresley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. The Orchard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Redwoods (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mayfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holly Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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