Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL4 · Hertfordshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL1 · Hertfordshire
355
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Sandridge has less crime — 48 vs 355 incidents in February 2026.
St Albans recorded substantially more crime than Sandridge in February 2026 — 355 incidents compared to 48, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandridge sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while St Albans has more Anti-social behaviour (74). Sandridge is below the national average while St Albans is above, making Sandridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandridge recorded fewer crimes than St Albans — 48 vs 355 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Sandridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sandridge saw higher rates of Other theft while St Albans had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sandridge recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 355).