Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Buntingford has less crime — 44 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in February 2026 — 259 incidents compared to 44, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Buntingford is below the national average while Luton is above, making Buntingford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 44 vs 259 incidents. That is 83% 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 Luton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 259).