Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL5 · Hertfordshire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
AL2 · Hertfordshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Albans has less crime — 36 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.
Harpenden recorded substantially more crime than St Albans in April 2026 — 118 incidents compared to 36, a 3.3x difference. 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, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Harpenden — 36 vs 118 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. St Albans is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Harpenden's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) while St Albans's was Other theft (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.