Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL4 · Hertfordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL8 · Hertfordshire
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sandridge has less crime — 69 vs 237 incidents in April 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than Sandridge in April 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 69, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandridge sees higher rates of Other theft (10), while Welwyn Garden City has more Violence & sexual offences (65). Sandridge is below the national average while Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City — 69 vs 237 incidents. That is 71% 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 Welwyn Garden City had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Sandridge recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 237).