Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL2 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL7 · Hertfordshire
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
St Albans has less crime — 29 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
Welwyn Garden City recorded substantially more crime than St Albans in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 29, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Albans sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Welwyn Garden City has more Anti-social behaviour (49). St Albans is below the national average while Welwyn Garden City is above, making St Albans the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn Garden City — 29 vs 265 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. St Albans is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, St Albans saw higher rates of Other theft while Welwyn Garden City had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 265).