Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Buntingford has less crime — 67 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 67, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Hitchin has more Other theft (16). Buntingford is below the national average while Hitchin is above, making Buntingford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 67 vs 211 incidents. That is 68% 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 Hitchin had more Other theft. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 211).