Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL4 · Hertfordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL1 · Hertfordshire
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sandridge has less crime — 69 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.
St Albans recorded substantially more crime than Sandridge in April 2026 — 332 incidents compared to 69, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandridge sees higher rates of Other theft (10), while St Albans has more Violence & sexual offences (81). Sandridge is below the national average while St Albans is above, making Sandridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sandridge recorded fewer crimes than St Albans — 69 vs 332 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Sandridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sandridge saw higher rates of Other theft while St Albans had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Sandridge recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 332).