Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL5 · Hertfordshire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
AL7 · Hertfordshire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Harpenden has less crime — 118 vs 351 incidents in April 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than Harpenden in April 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 118, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harpenden sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Welwyn Garden City has more Shoplifting (52). 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, Harpenden recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn Garden City — 118 vs 351 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Welwyn Garden City is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harpenden saw higher rates of Other theft while Welwyn Garden City had more Shoplifting. Overall, Harpenden recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 351).