Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 67 incidents in April 2026.
Buntingford saw somewhat more crime than Melbourn in April 2026 (67 vs 45 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Melbourn has more Other theft (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, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Buntingford — 45 vs 67 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Melbourn 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 Melbourn had more Other theft. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 67).