Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL5 · Hertfordshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL4 · Hertfordshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sandridge has less crime — 48 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Harpenden recorded notably higher crime than Sandridge in February 2026 — 97 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harpenden sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22), while Sandridge has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandridge recorded fewer crimes than Harpenden — 48 vs 97 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Sandridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harpenden saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sandridge had more Other theft. Overall, Sandridge recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 97).