Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hitchin has less crime — 211 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded notably higher crime than Hitchin in April 2026 — 372 vs 211 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hitchin sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). 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 April 2026 Police data, Hitchin recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 211 vs 372 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hitchin saw higher rates of Other theft while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hitchin recorded fewer total crimes (211 vs 372).