Knebworth vs Leighton-Linslade — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Knebworth

SG3 · Hertfordshire

30

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting4

Leighton-Linslade

LU7 · Central Bedfordshire

155

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Shoplifting27

Knebworth has less crime — 30 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 30, a 5.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leighton-Linslade records significantly more (46 vs 12 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Knebworth or Leighton-Linslade safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 30 vs 155 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Knebworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Knebworth and Leighton-Linslade?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Knebworth recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 46 in Leighton-Linslade. Overall, Knebworth had fewer total crimes (30 vs 155).

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