Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Maulden has less crime — 13 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 13, a 14.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maulden sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Thorn has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 13 vs 184 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maulden saw higher rates of Drugs while Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 184).