Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG11 · Hertfordshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Standon has less crime — 10 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Shefford recorded substantially more crime than Standon in April 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 10, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shefford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Standon has more Anti-social behaviour (3). 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, Standon recorded fewer crimes than Shefford — 10 vs 105 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Standon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shefford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Standon had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Standon recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 105).