Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG3 · Hertfordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knebworth has less crime — 20 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 20, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Knebworth has more Criminal damage & arson (4). 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, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 20 vs 67 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Knebworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Burglary while Knebworth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knebworth recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 67).