Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG3 · Hertfordshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Knebworth has less crime — 30 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 30, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hitchin sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Knebworth has more Shoplifting (4). Hitchin sits above the national average for recorded crime while Knebworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 30 vs 211 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Knebworth 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 Knebworth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Knebworth recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 211).