Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL1 · Hertfordshire
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
AL8 · Hertfordshire
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Welwyn Garden City has less crime — 237 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.
St Albans saw somewhat more crime than Welwyn Garden City in April 2026 (332 vs 237 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Welwyn Garden City recorded fewer crimes than St Albans — 237 vs 332 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. St Albans is above the national average.
Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, St Albans recorded 87 incidents of this type vs 73 in Welwyn Garden City. Overall, Welwyn Garden City had fewer total crimes (237 vs 332).