Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL10 · Hertfordshire
322
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
AL2 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Albans has less crime — 29 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.
Hatfield recorded substantially more crime than St Albans in February 2026 — 322 incidents compared to 29, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (55), while St Albans has more Other theft (6). Hatfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Albans is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 29 vs 322 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. St Albans 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 St Albans had more Other theft. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 322).