Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Melbourn in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 45, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melbourn sees higher rates of Other theft (4), 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, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 45 vs 184 incidents. That is 76% 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 Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 184).