Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU2 · Luton
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hertford has less crime — 85 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Hertford in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 85, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Luton has more Vehicle crime (25). Hertford is below the national average while Luton is above, making Hertford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 85 vs 222 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Hertford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Luton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 222).