Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG7 · Hertfordshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 6, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Dunstable has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Burglary (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bygrave recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 6 vs 67 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Bygrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bygrave saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Dunstable had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 67).