Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG3 · Hertfordshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henlow has less crime — 11 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Knebworth recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 11, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henlow sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Knebworth has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Knebworth — 11 vs 30 incidents. That is 63% 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 Knebworth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 30).