Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL2 · Hertfordshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL7 · Hertfordshire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Albans has less crime — 36 vs 351 incidents in April 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than St Albans in April 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 36, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Albans sees higher rates of Other theft (13), while Welwyn Garden City has more Shoplifting (52). St Albans is below the national average while Welwyn Garden City is above, making St Albans the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn Garden City — 36 vs 351 incidents. That is 90% 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 Other theft while Welwyn Garden City had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 351).