Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dunstable has less crime — 67 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded notably higher crime than Dunstable in February 2026 — 141 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 67 vs 141 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Dunstable 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 Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 141).