Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL1 · Hertfordshire
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
AL2 · Hertfordshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Albans has less crime — 36 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.
St Albans recorded substantially more crime than St Albans in April 2026 — 332 incidents compared to 36, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Albans sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while St Albans has more Other theft (13). St Albans sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Albans is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than St Albans — 36 vs 332 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. St Albans is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, St Albans saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Albans had more Other theft. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 332).