Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL4 · Hertfordshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hatfield has less crime — 7 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Sandridge recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in February 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 7, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Sandridge has more Shoplifting (11). 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, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Sandridge — 7 vs 48 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Hatfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Other crime while Sandridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 48).