Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG11 · Hertfordshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Standon has less crime — 11 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
Shefford recorded substantially more crime than Standon in February 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 11, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shefford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Other theft (6), while Standon has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Burglary (1). 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, Standon recorded fewer crimes than Shefford — 11 vs 52 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Standon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shefford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Standon had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Standon recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 52).