Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG4 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ippollitts has less crime — 5 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Ippollitts in April 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 5, a 32.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ippollitts sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Burglary (1), while Stevenage has more Violence & sexual offences (63) and 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, Ippollitts recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 5 vs 163 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Ippollitts is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ippollitts saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Burglary while Stevenage had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Ippollitts recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 163).