Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL4 · Hertfordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL2 · Hertfordshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Albans has less crime — 36 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Sandridge recorded notably higher crime than St Albans in April 2026 — 69 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while St Albans has more Violence & sexual offences (9). 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, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Sandridge — 36 vs 69 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. St Albans is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sandridge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Albans had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 69).