Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL10 · Hertfordshire
394
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
AL9 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hatfield has less crime — 5 vs 394 incidents in April 2026.
Hatfield recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in April 2026 — 394 incidents compared to 5, a 78.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (72) and Drugs (39), while Hatfield has more Burglary (1). Hatfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hatfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 5 vs 394 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hatfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Hatfield had more Burglary. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 394).