Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU4 · Luton
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hertford has less crime — 89 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Hertford in April 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 89, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Luton has more Drugs (21). Hertford is below the national average while Luton is above, making Hertford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 89 vs 271 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Hertford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Luton had more Drugs. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 271).