Total Crime Rate
35.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Daffodil Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hatfield Villages , and the 91st 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 Daffodil Close (AL10 9FF) in the last 12 months was 35.5 per 1,000 residents and was 68.6% lower than the Hatfield Villages average (113.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 29.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Daffodil Close (AL10 9FF), the main crime hotspot is near Buttercup Close. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hatfield Villages| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gorseway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cornflower Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buttercup Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lavender Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Great Braitch Lane | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lavender Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Holme Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cornflower Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Daisy Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Daisy Drive | Under investigation |
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