Hatfield vs Southwell — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hatfield

DN7 · Doncaster

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Southwell

NG25 · Nottinghamshire

18

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime4
  • Public order3

Southwell has less crime — 18 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hatfield recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 18, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34) and Criminal damage & arson (9), while Southwell has more Other crime (4) and Public order (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 April 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 18 vs 126 incidents. That is 86% 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 April 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Southwell had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 126).

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