Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 23 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 23, a 22.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Ickleford has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 23 vs 512 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Ickleford 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 Ickleford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 512).