Knebworth vs Stevenage — 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

Stevenage

SG2 · Hertfordshire

163

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting30
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Knebworth has less crime — 30 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in April 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 30, a 5.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stevenage records significantly more (63 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 Stevenage safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 30 vs 163 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Knebworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Knebworth and Stevenage?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Knebworth recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 63 in Stevenage. Overall, Knebworth had fewer total crimes (30 vs 163).

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