Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL4 · Hertfordshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL8 · Hertfordshire
183
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sandridge has less crime — 48 vs 183 incidents in February 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than Sandridge in February 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 48, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandridge sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Welwyn Garden City has more Anti-social behaviour (39). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandridge recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn Garden City — 48 vs 183 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Sandridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sandridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Welwyn Garden City had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sandridge recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 183).