Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Henlow has less crime — 11 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 11, a 19.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henlow sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Hitchin has more Other theft (16). Henlow is below the national average while Hitchin is above, making Henlow the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 11 vs 211 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Henlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Henlow saw higher rates of Public order while Hitchin had more Other theft. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 211).