Total Crime Rate
25.3 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aldykes area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central , and the 57th lowest 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 Aldykes (AL10 8EE) in the last 12 months was 25.3 per 1,000 residents and was 87.8% lower than the Hatfield Central average (207.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (β 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aldykes (AL10 8EE), the main crime hotspot is near A1001. Police recorded 139 crimes here, including 44 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 | A1001 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Croft | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Dell | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chennells | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | A1001 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Croft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Meadow Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Grove Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Grove Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Grove Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Ley | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Grove Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | A1001 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A1001 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aldykes | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Days Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Bishops Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bishops Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pond Croft | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pond Croft | β |
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