Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU1 · Luton
666
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
341
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stevenage has less crime — 341 vs 666 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Stevenage in February 2026 — 666 vs 341 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Drugs (58), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (36). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stevenage recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 341 vs 666 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Drugs while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Stevenage recorded fewer total crimes (341 vs 666).