Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Leighton-Linslade has less crime — 155 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin saw somewhat more crime than Leighton-Linslade in April 2026 (211 vs 155 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hitchin sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Leighton-Linslade has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 155 vs 211 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Hitchin is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hitchin saw higher rates of Other theft while Leighton-Linslade had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 211).