Total Crime Rate
11.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rivenhall End area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Haldens , and the 14th 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 Rivenhall End (AL7 2PH) in the last 12 months was 11.6 per 1,000 residents and was 88.5% lower than the Haldens average (101.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rivenhall End (AL7 2PH), the main crime hotspot is near Lindbergh. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haldens| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dalewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Russett Wood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elizabeth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poppyfields | — |
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