Crime Rates at The Paddock, Hatfield, AL10 0ED

The Paddock area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central , and the 155th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Paddock (AL10 0ED) in the last 12 months was 77.9 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 333.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 61.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Paddock (AL10 0ED), the main crime hotspot is near Jasmine Gardens. Police recorded 58 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.