Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hatfield Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Clarence , and the 116th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
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 Hatfield Road (AL4 0XF) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 64.3% lower than the Clarence average (70.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hatfield Road (AL4 0XF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Edmunds Walk, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hatfield Road (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Clarence| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bell View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bell View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Kay Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinewood Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bell View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hatfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Edmunds Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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