Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL4 · Hertfordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hatfield has less crime — 5 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Sandridge recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in April 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 5, a 13.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (4) and Burglary (1), while Sandridge has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and Other theft (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Sandridge — 5 vs 69 incidents. That is 93% 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 Violence & sexual offences and Burglary while Sandridge had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 69).