Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Arlesey has less crime — 34 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 34, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Thorn has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Arlesey recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 34 vs 184 incidents. That is 82% 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 Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 184).