Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Arlesey has less crime — 20 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 20, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). 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 Thorn — 20 vs 141 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 Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 141).