Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Leighton-Linslade has less crime — 155 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn saw somewhat more crime than Leighton-Linslade in April 2026 (184 vs 155 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), 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, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 155 vs 184 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 184).