Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL2 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hatfield has less crime — 7 vs 29 incidents in February 2026.
St Albans recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in February 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 7, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while St Albans has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than St Albans — 7 vs 29 incidents. That is 76% 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 St Albans had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 29).