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Crime

Crime in Hatfield Heath

Hatfield Heath had 33 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 19 Uttlesford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Uttlesford area.

CM22, Uttlesford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hatfield Heath

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65.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 19Uttlesford rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
shopliftingmost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 2 Apr 4 May 4 Jun 15 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hatfield Heath. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting927%
violence721%
criminal damage515%
public order412%
drugs26%
theft26%
anti-social behaviour26%
vehicle crime13%

Hatfield Heath against Uttlesford

TypeHatfield Heath per 1,000Middle Uttlesford areaChange
Violence1414–
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime21.6–
Anti-social behaviour46.8–
Theft and robbery42.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sawbridgeworth74▲ 17%
Hatfield Heath65.9–
Lower Sheering59.4▲ 44%
Hatfield Broad Oak17.3–
See every Uttlesford area ranked on the crime in Uttlesford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hatfield Heath a safe area?

Hatfield Heath had about 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 19 Uttlesford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Hatfield Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (9), followed by violence (7) and criminal damage (5).