Total Crime Rate
121.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tollgate Cottages area has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hatfield South West , and the 85th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Tollgate Cottages (AL4 0QT) in the last 12 months was 121.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% higher than the Hatfield South West average (92.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tollgate Cottages (AL4 0QT), the main crime hotspot is near Admirals Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hatfield South West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Admirals Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bullen'S Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Admirals Close | Under investigation |
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