Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Buntingford has less crime — 44 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in February 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 44, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Leighton-Linslade has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 44 vs 154 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Buntingford 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 Leighton-Linslade had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 154).