Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG7 · Hertfordshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Melbourn recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 6, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Melbourn has more Violence & sexual offences (21) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bygrave recorded fewer crimes than Melbourn — 6 vs 45 incidents. That is 87% 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 Melbourn had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 45).