Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG11 · Hertfordshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Standon has less crime — 10 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Standon in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 10, a 18.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Standon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Thorn has more 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, Standon recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 10 vs 184 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Standon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Standon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Standon recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 184).