Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL2 · Hertfordshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hatfield has less crime — 5 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
St Albans recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in April 2026 — 36 incidents compared to 5, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while St Albans has more Other theft (13) and Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 St Albans — 5 vs 36 incidents. That is 86% 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 Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 36).