Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 42 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Dunstable recorded notably higher crime than Melbourn in February 2026 — 67 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Melbourn has more Vehicle crime (5). 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, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 42 vs 67 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Melbourn 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 Melbourn had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 67).