Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 23 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Buntingford recorded notably higher crime than Ickleford in February 2026 — 44 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Ickleford has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Buntingford — 23 vs 44 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Ickleford 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 Ickleford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 44).