Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
AL2 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
AL6 · Hertfordshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Albans has less crime — 29 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
St Albans and Welwyn recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 29 and 31 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Albans sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (4), while Welwyn has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than Welwyn — 29 vs 31 incidents. That is 6% 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 and Shoplifting while Welwyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, St Albans recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 31).