Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
600
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Buntingford has less crime — 67 vs 600 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in April 2026 — 600 incidents compared to 67, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79), while Buntingford has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Bedford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Buntingford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 67 vs 600 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Buntingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Buntingford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 600).