Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Shefford has less crime — 105 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Shefford in April 2026 — 372 incidents compared to 105, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shefford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Stevenage has more Anti-social behaviour (79). 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, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 105 vs 372 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shefford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stevenage had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 372).