Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG4 · Hertfordshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ippollitts has less crime — 12 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Ippollitts in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 12, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Burglary (9), while Ippollitts has more Vehicle crime (3) and Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ippollitts recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 12 vs 67 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Ippollitts is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Burglary while Ippollitts had more Vehicle crime and Public order. Overall, Ippollitts recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 67).