Total Crime Rate
79.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Park Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Brookmans Park and Little Heath , and the 153rd 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 New Park Road (SG13 8RF) in the last 12 months was 79.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.6% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Park Road (SG13 8RF), the main crime hotspot is near New Park Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brookmans Park and Little Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | New Park Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | New Park Road | — |
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