Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU1 · Luton
790
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shefford has less crime — 105 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Shefford in April 2026 — 790 incidents compared to 105, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (107) and Other theft (70), while Shefford has more Vehicle crime (28) and Shoplifting (15). 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, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 105 vs 790 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Shefford had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 790).