Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buntingford has less crime — 44 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Dunstable recorded notably higher crime than Buntingford in February 2026 — 67 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Dunstable has more Burglary (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 44 vs 67 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Buntingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Buntingford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunstable had more Burglary. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 67).