Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Melbourn recorded notably higher crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 45 vs 27 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ickleford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Melbourn has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Melbourn — 27 vs 45 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ickleford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Melbourn had more Other theft. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 45).