Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Arlesey has less crime — 20 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 20, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Arlesey recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 20 vs 138 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Arlesey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Arlesey saw higher rates of Burglary while Stevenage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 138).