Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG7 · Hertfordshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 6, a 25.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Leighton-Linslade has more Violence & sexual offences (46) and Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bygrave recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 6 vs 155 incidents. That is 96% 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 Leighton-Linslade had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 155).