Total Crime Rate
76.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hawkshead Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath , and the 158th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hawkshead Road (EN6 1NH) in the last 12 months was 76.7 per 1,000 residents and was 49.6% higher than the Brookmans Park and Little Heath average (51.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 41.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hawkshead Road (EN6 1NH), the main crime hotspot is near Swanley Crescent. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wain Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Orchard Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Swanley Crescent | Under investigation |
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