Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU4 · Luton
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Luton has less crime — 271 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage saw somewhat more crime than Luton in April 2026 (372 vs 271 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Drugs (21), 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, Luton recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 271 vs 372 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Drugs while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Luton recorded fewer total crimes (271 vs 372).