Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henlow has less crime — 11 vs 67 incidents in April 2026.
Buntingford recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in April 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 11, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Henlow has more Public order (2). 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, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Buntingford — 11 vs 67 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Henlow 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 Henlow had more Public order. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 67).