Handside Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Handside, localized within welwyn hatfield.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 23Violence and sexual offences: 4Bicycle theft: 1 | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 8Violence and sexual offences: 8Theft from the person: 3 | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 8Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Fretherne Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Howardsgate Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Stonehills Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6Burglary: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Stanborough Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Longcroft Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Wigmores North Map | Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Stanborough Mews Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
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Issued: 2 Apr 2026
Status Update
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
Drug issues at Parkhouse Court
• Officers have been carrying out patrols and developing intelligence so that appropriate action can be taken. This could be in the form or arrests or warrants.
• Residents have been encouraged to continue reporting concerns via 101 or online at https://www.herts.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/
• A warrant was carried out in nearby Aviation Avenue on Wednesday 11 February. Two people were arrested at the property, one was later charged and both have now been moved from the area. Roshan Rampton, aged 25, of Aviation Avenue, was charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis. A 33 year old man from Aviation Avenue was given a community resolution for possession of cannabis. Cannabis, cocaine, phones and cash were seized from the property.
Theft of bicycles
• We’ve been carrying out patrols and have been hosting regular bike-marking events which proved popular. Bike marking acts as a visible deterrent to thieves and boosts the chances of the bike being recovered if it is stolen. We recommend that residents also register their bike on the national database www.bikeregister.com
Actioned: 2 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
TESCO crime prevention event
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Tesco Extra, Great North Road Hatfield
St Johns church community cafe
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
St Johns Church Hatfield, High View Hatfield
Circus Skills event
other10:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Market Place Hatfield
Community Day
other10:00 AM — 3:00 PM
White Lion Square, Hatfield
Meet The Team
other10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Galleria Outlet Centre, Comet Way Hatfield
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