Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG6 · Hertfordshire
145
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 18 vs 145 incidents in February 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in February 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 18, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hitchin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Maulden has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 18 vs 145 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hitchin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Maulden had more Drugs. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 145).