Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melbourn has less crime — 43 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Melbourn in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 43, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melbourn sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Thorn has more 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, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 43 vs 141 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Melbourn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melbourn saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 141).