Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
158
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
37
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 37 vs 158 incidents in March 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in March 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 37, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Ickleford has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 37 vs 158 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ickleford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 158).