Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 67 incidents in April 2026.
Buntingford recorded notably higher crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 67 vs 27 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Ickleford has more Vehicle crime (4). 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, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Buntingford — 27 vs 67 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Ickleford 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 Ickleford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 67).