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Crime in Hatfield

Hatfield had 1,435 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 138 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 11 Welwyn Hatfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 83% above the middle Welwyn Hatfield area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

AL10, Welwyn Hatfield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hatfield

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138crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 11Welwyn Hatfield rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common460 in 3 months

Month by month

442 Mar 450 Apr 452 May 473 Jun 491 Jul 471 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hatfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence46032%
anti-social behaviour30521%
criminal damage1067%
shoplifting1017%
public order936%
drugs866%
theft846%
vehicle crime655%

Hatfield against Welwyn Hatfield

TypeHatfield per 1,000Middle Welwyn Hatfield areaChange
Violence44.2250%
Burglary2.52.5▼ 28%
Vehicle crime6.33.9▼ 23%
Anti-social behaviour29.320.2▲ 7%
Theft and robbery13.57.40%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Welwyn Garden City138.3▲ 7%
Hatfield138▲ 7%
Lemsford116.2▲ 20%
Colney Heath103.3▲ 2%
Welham Green80.3▲ 4%
Jersey Farm39.8▲ 6%
See every Welwyn Hatfield area ranked on the crime in Welwyn Hatfield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hatfield a safe area?

Hatfield had about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 11 Welwyn Hatfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hatfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (460), followed by anti-social behaviour (305) and criminal damage (106).