Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL5 · Hertfordshire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
AL4 · Hertfordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sandridge has less crime — 69 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.
Harpenden recorded notably higher crime than Sandridge in April 2026 — 118 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harpenden sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (22), while Sandridge has more Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sandridge recorded fewer crimes than Harpenden — 69 vs 118 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Sandridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harpenden saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Sandridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sandridge recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 118).