Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Buntingford has less crime — 67 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded notably higher crime than Buntingford in April 2026 — 155 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Leighton-Linslade has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 67 vs 155 incidents. That is 57% 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 Leighton-Linslade had more Shoplifting. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 155).