Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shefford has less crime — 52 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Dunstable saw somewhat more crime than Shefford in February 2026 (67 vs 52 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Burglary (9), while Shefford has more Shoplifting (14) and Other theft (6). 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, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 52 vs 67 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Shefford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Shefford had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 67).