Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU1 · Luton
790
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stevenage has less crime — 163 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Stevenage in April 2026 — 790 incidents compared to 163, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Other theft (70), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (30). 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, Stevenage recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 163 vs 790 incidents. That is 79% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Stevenage recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 790).