Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leighton-Linslade has less crime — 155 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded notably higher crime than Leighton-Linslade in April 2026 — 372 vs 155 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). 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, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 155 vs 372 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 372).