Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG19 · Central Bedfordshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Everton has less crime — 9 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Everton in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 9, a 23.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Everton sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Hitchin has more Violence & sexual offences (76). Everton is below the national average while Hitchin is above, making Everton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Everton recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 9 vs 211 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Everton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Everton saw higher rates of Drugs while Hitchin had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Everton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 211).