Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Melbourn in April 2026 — 372 incidents compared to 45, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melbourn sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). Melbourn is below the national average while Stevenage is above, making Melbourn the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 45 vs 372 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Melbourn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melbourn saw higher rates of Other theft while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 372).