Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG10 · Hertfordshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Much Hadham has less crime — 1 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
Shefford recorded substantially more crime than Much Hadham in February 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 1, a 52.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Much Hadham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Shefford has more Violence & sexual offences (15) and Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than Shefford — 1 vs 52 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Much Hadham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Much Hadham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shefford had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Much Hadham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 52).