Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL10 · Hertfordshire
394
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
AL1 · Hertfordshire
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Albans has less crime — 332 vs 394 incidents in April 2026.
Hatfield saw somewhat more crime than St Albans in April 2026 (394 vs 332 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Drugs (39), while St Albans has more Shoplifting (45). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 332 vs 394 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Hatfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Drugs while St Albans had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (332 vs 394).