Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG3 · Hertfordshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knebworth has less crime — 30 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in April 2026 — 372 incidents compared to 30, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knebworth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). Knebworth is below the national average while Stevenage 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 Stevenage — 30 vs 372 incidents. That is 92% 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 Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Knebworth recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 372).