Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG3 · Hertfordshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Knebworth has less crime — 30 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 30, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Knebworth has more Shoplifting (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, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 30 vs 101 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Knebworth 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 Knebworth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Knebworth recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 101).