Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Arlesey has less crime — 34 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 34, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Hitchin has more Other theft (16). Arlesey is below the national average while Hitchin is above, making Arlesey the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Arlesey recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 34 vs 211 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Arlesey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Arlesey saw higher rates of Drugs while Hitchin had more Other theft. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 211).