Hatfield vs Southwell — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hatfield

DN7 · Doncaster

110

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Vehicle crime15

Southwell

NG25 · Nottinghamshire

24

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary6
  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting3

Southwell has less crime — 24 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hatfield recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in February 2026 — 110 incidents compared to 24, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (20) and Vehicle crime (15), while Southwell has more Burglary (6) and Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield or Southwell safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 24 vs 110 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Southwell is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hatfield and Southwell?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Southwell had more Burglary and Shoplifting. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 110).

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