Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shefford has less crime — 105 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded notably higher crime than Shefford in April 2026 — 184 vs 105 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shefford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28) and Shoplifting (15), while Thorn has more Anti-social behaviour (44) and Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 Thorn — 105 vs 184 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shefford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Thorn had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 184).