Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Buntingford has less crime — 67 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 67, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Buntingford has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 67 vs 179 incidents. That is 63% 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 179).