Dunstable vs Much Hadham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dunstable

LU6 · Central Bedfordshire

101

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft9

Much Hadham

SG10 · Hertfordshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1
  • Other theft1
  • Vehicle crime1

Much Hadham has less crime — 5 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Much Hadham in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 5, a 20.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (42) and Anti-social behaviour (18), while Much Hadham has more Drugs (1) and Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunstable or Much Hadham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 5 vs 101 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Much Hadham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dunstable and Much Hadham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Much Hadham had more Drugs and Vehicle crime. Overall, Much Hadham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 101).

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