Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Buntingford has less crime — 67 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Dunstable recorded notably higher crime than Buntingford in April 2026 — 101 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Dunstable has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 67 vs 101 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Buntingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Buntingford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dunstable had more Other theft. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 101).