Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Maulden has less crime — 18 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 18, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maulden sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Shoplifting (1), while Thorn has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 18 vs 141 incidents. That is 87% 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 and Shoplifting while Thorn had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 141).