Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
19
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
169
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Maulden has less crime — 19 vs 169 incidents in March 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in March 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 19, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maulden sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 19 vs 169 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Maulden saw higher rates of Drugs while Stevenage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 169).