Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL7 · Hertfordshire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hatfield has less crime — 5 vs 351 incidents in April 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in April 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 5, a 70.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Welwyn Garden City has more Anti-social behaviour (93) and Shoplifting (52). Hatfield is below the national average while Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City — 5 vs 351 incidents. That is 99% 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 Welwyn Garden City had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 351).