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Burglary Rates in Hatfield South West

Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Hatfield South West recorded 80 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

80

3.83 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,389

114.2 per 1,000 residents

13% above the UK average43% above the East of England regional average

How does Hatfield South West rank?

Within Welwyn Hatfield

7 of 16 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

72th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

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7
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8
13
13
2
7
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5
4
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
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Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
893
37%
Other Crime
536
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
512
21%
Vehicle Crime
141
6%
Drug Offences
89
4%
Burglary
80
3%
Shoplifting
76
3%
Robbery
38
2%
Theft from Person
24
1%

Property mix in Hatfield South West

Source: Census 2021 · 6,471 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 44%Flats 22%

The most common property type in Hatfield South West is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Hatfield South West homeowners

Most homes in Hatfield South West are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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