Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
122
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hertford has less crime — 122 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Hertford in April 2026 — 250 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 122 vs 250 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Luton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 250).