Crap Towns / Hatfield / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Hatfield?
The police recorded 8.0 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Hatfield from September 2023 to August 2026, 14% higher than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 8.3, up from 7.6 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 8.3 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | – | 8.0 |
| Borehamwood | 12.0 km | 7.1 |
| London Colney | 6.8 km | 6.8 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 5.0 km | 6.2 |
| St Albans | 6.2 km | 5.5 |
| Hertford | 10.8 km | 5.3 |
| Potters Bar | 8.1 km | 5.0 |
| Redbourn | 12.2 km | 4.6 |
| Chiswell Green | 9.8 km | 3.7 |
| Harpenden | 9.8 km | 3.3 |
| Radlett | 10.8 km | 3.0 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |