Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG3 · Hertfordshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU1 · Luton
790
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knebworth has less crime — 30 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in April 2026 — 790 incidents compared to 30, a 26.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knebworth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Luton has more Other theft (70). Knebworth is below the national average while Luton is above, making Knebworth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 30 vs 790 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Knebworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knebworth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Luton had more Other theft. Overall, Knebworth recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 790).