Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shefford has less crime — 52 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Hertford recorded notably higher crime than Shefford in February 2026 — 85 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Shefford has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 52 vs 85 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Shefford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shefford had more Other theft. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 85).