Safest Places to Live in Hatfield 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hatfield (AL9) recorded the lowest crime rate in Hatfield, with 5 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Hatfield (AL10) recorded 394 crimes in the same period — more than 78x the crime count of the safest area. The 3 postcode areas analysed in Hatfield span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
5
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
126
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
394
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
394
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
126
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
5
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Hatfield?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hatfield (AL9) is the safest area in Hatfield, recording 5 crimes — 97% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Hatfield?

Hatfield (AL10) recorded the most crime in Hatfield in April 2026, with 394 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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