Bygrave vs Dunstable — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bygrave

SG7 · Hertfordshire

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Drugs1
  • Burglary1

Dunstable

LU6 · Central Bedfordshire

101

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft9

Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 6, a 16.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Dunstable has more Violence & sexual offences (42) and Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bygrave or Dunstable safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bygrave recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 6 vs 101 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Bygrave is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bygrave and Dunstable?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bygrave saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Dunstable had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 101).

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