Total Crime Rate
164.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Worcester Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central , and the 47th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Worcester Road (AL10 0DU) in the last 12 months was 164.3 per 1,000 residents and was 20.9% lower than the Hatfield Central average (207.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -76.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 45 (≈ 78.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Worcester Road (AL10 0DU), the main crime hotspot is near Police Station. Police recorded 158 crimes here, including 88 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hatfield Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Goldsmith Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lemsford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lemsford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lemsford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peters Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A1001 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | A1001 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | A1001 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goldsmith Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harpsfield Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parkhouse Bus Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parkhouse Bus Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Parkhouse Bus Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parkhouse Bus Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parkhouse Bus Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parkhouse Bus Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parkhouse Bus Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parkhouse Bus Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parkhouse Bus Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parkhouse Bus Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parkhouse Bus Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Paddock | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Paddock | Local resolution |
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