Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL5 · Hertfordshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL2 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Albans has less crime — 29 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Harpenden recorded substantially more crime than St Albans in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 29, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harpenden sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22), while St Albans 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, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Harpenden — 29 vs 97 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. St Albans 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 St Albans had more Other theft. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 97).