Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Henlow has less crime — 11 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 11, a 16.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henlow sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Thorn has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 11 vs 184 incidents. That is 94% 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 Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 184).