Hatfield vs Sandridge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hatfield

AL10 · Hertfordshire

322

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences128
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Shoplifting26

Sandridge

AL4 · Hertfordshire

48

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting11
  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Other theft6

Sandridge has less crime — 48 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hatfield recorded substantially more crime than Sandridge in February 2026 — 322 incidents compared to 48, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (55), while Sandridge has more Other theft (6). Hatfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sandridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield or Sandridge safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandridge recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 48 vs 322 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Sandridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hatfield and Sandridge?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sandridge had more Other theft. Overall, Sandridge recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 322).

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