Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL4 · Hertfordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL6 · Hertfordshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Welwyn has less crime — 16 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Sandridge recorded substantially more crime than Welwyn in April 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 16, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandridge sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17) and Shoplifting (10), while Welwyn has more Violence & sexual offences (5) and Vehicle crime (2). 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, Welwyn recorded fewer crimes than Sandridge — 16 vs 69 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Welwyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sandridge saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Welwyn had more Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime. Overall, Welwyn recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 69).