Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL2 · Hertfordshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
AL6 · Hertfordshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Welwyn has less crime — 16 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
St Albans recorded notably higher crime than Welwyn in April 2026 — 36 vs 16 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Albans sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8), while Welwyn has more 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 St Albans — 16 vs 36 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Welwyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, St Albans saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Welwyn had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Welwyn recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 36).