Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL9 · Hertfordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL7 · Hertfordshire
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hatfield has less crime — 7 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 7, a 37.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Welwyn Garden City has more Anti-social behaviour (49) and Shoplifting (47). Hatfield is below the national average while Welwyn Garden City is above, making Hatfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn Garden City — 7 vs 265 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hatfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Welwyn Garden City had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 265).