Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dunstable has less crime — 101 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Dunstable and Shefford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 101 and 105 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other theft (9), while Shefford has more Vehicle crime (28) and Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Shefford — 101 vs 105 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Dunstable is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Shefford had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 105).