Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henlow has less crime — 10 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Buntingford recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 10, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Henlow has more Burglary (1). 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, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Buntingford — 10 vs 44 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Henlow 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 Henlow had more Burglary. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 44).