Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG7 · Hertfordshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).