Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buntingford has less crime — 44 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 44, a 11.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Buntingford has more Shoplifting (6). 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 February 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 44 vs 512 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Buntingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Public order while Buntingford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 512).