Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG3 · Hertfordshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Knebworth has less crime — 30 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 30, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knebworth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Thorn has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 30 vs 184 incidents. That is 84% 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 Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knebworth recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 184).