Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
600
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 600 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 600 incidents compared to 27, a 22.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79), while Ickleford has more Vehicle crime (4). Bedford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ickleford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 27 vs 600 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Ickleford 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 Ickleford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 600).