Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Buntingford has less crime — 67 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in April 2026 — 372 incidents compared to 67, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). Buntingford is below the national average while Stevenage is above, making Buntingford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 67 vs 372 incidents. That is 82% 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 Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 372).