Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dunstable has less crime — 101 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded notably higher crime than Dunstable in April 2026 — 163 vs 101 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (30). 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 Stevenage — 101 vs 163 incidents. That is 38% 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 Other theft while Stevenage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 163).