Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Buntingford has less crime — 44 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Buntingford in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 44, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). 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 Thorn — 44 vs 141 incidents. That is 69% 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 Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 141).