Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 27, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Ickleford has more Vehicle crime (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, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 27 vs 101 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Other theft while Ickleford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 101).