Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
341
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leighton-Linslade has less crime — 154 vs 341 incidents in February 2026.
Stevenage recorded notably higher crime than Leighton-Linslade in February 2026 — 341 vs 154 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 154 vs 341 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 341).