Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 27, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ickleford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Thorn has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 Thorn — 27 vs 184 incidents. That is 85% 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 Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 184).