Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Arlesey has less crime — 34 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Melbourn saw somewhat more crime than Arlesey in April 2026 (45 vs 34 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Melbourn has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Arlesey recorded fewer crimes than Melbourn — 34 vs 45 incidents. That is 24% 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 Melbourn had more Other theft. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 45).