Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henlow has less crime — 10 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 10, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henlow sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other crime (1), while Hertford has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and Shoplifting (14). 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, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 10 vs 85 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Henlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Henlow saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Hertford had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 85).