Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG7 · Hertfordshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Shefford recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 6, a 17.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Drugs (1), while Shefford has more Vehicle crime (28) and Violence & sexual offences (24). 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 Shefford — 6 vs 105 incidents. That is 94% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Shefford had more Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 105).