Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG10 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Much Hadham has less crime — 5 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Shefford recorded substantially more crime than Much Hadham in April 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 5, a 21.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Much Hadham sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Shefford has more Violence & sexual offences (24) and Shoplifting (15). 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, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than Shefford — 5 vs 105 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Much Hadham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Much Hadham saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Shefford had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Much Hadham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 105).