Bygrave vs Hitchin — 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

Hitchin

SG6 · Hertfordshire

211

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour56
  • Other theft16

Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 6, a 35.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Hitchin has more Violence & sexual offences (76) and Other theft (16). Bygrave is below the national average while Hitchin is above, making Bygrave the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bygrave or Hitchin safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bygrave recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 6 vs 211 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Bygrave is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bygrave saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Hitchin had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 211).

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