Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 27, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hitchin sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Ickleford has more Vehicle crime (4). Hitchin sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ickleford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 27 vs 211 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hitchin saw higher rates of Other theft while Ickleford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 211).