Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL10 · Hertfordshire
322
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
AL4 · Hertfordshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sandridge has less crime — 48 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).