Total Crime Rate
16.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
4.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Firs Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hatfield Central , and the 36th lowest crime rate of 361 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 Firs Close (AL10 8NP) in the last 12 months was 16.6 per 1,000 residents and was 91.9% lower than the Hatfield Central average (205.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Firs Close (AL10 8NP), the main crime hotspot is near Wood Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | Lamb Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Badger Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Otter Gardens | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Bullrush Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Kestrel Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Kestrel Green | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Maple Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Oxlease Drive | — |
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