Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU1 · Luton
790
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stevenage has less crime — 372 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Stevenage in April 2026 — 790 vs 372 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Other theft (70), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). 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 April 2026 Police data, Stevenage recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 372 vs 790 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Other theft while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Stevenage recorded fewer total crimes (372 vs 790).