Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 27, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ickleford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (30). 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 Stevenage — 27 vs 163 incidents. That is 83% 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 Stevenage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 163).