Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL1 · Hertfordshire
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hatfield has less crime — 5 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.
St Albans recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in April 2026 — 332 incidents compared to 5, a 66.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while St Albans has more Anti-social behaviour (87) and Shoplifting (45). Hatfield is below the national average while St Albans is above, making Hatfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than St Albans — 5 vs 332 incidents. That is 98% 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 Burglary while St Albans had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 332).