Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG6 · Hertfordshire
212
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
310
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Hitchin has less crime — 212 vs 310 incidents in March 2026.
Kempston saw somewhat more crime than Hitchin in March 2026 (310 vs 212 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hitchin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Kempston has more Shoplifting (36). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hitchin recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 212 vs 310 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Kempston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hitchin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kempston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hitchin recorded fewer total crimes (212 vs 310).