Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Hertford recorded notably higher crime than Melbourn in April 2026 — 89 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Melbourn has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 45 vs 89 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Melbourn 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 Melbourn had more Other theft. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 89).