Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Shefford recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 27, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ickleford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while Shefford has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Shefford — 27 vs 105 incidents. That is 74% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Shefford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 105).