Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
341
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Maulden has less crime — 18 vs 341 incidents in February 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in February 2026 — 341 incidents compared to 18, a 18.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maulden sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (36). Maulden is below the national average while Stevenage is above, making Maulden the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 18 vs 341 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maulden saw higher rates of Drugs while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 341).