Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunstable has less crime — 67 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Hertford saw somewhat more crime than Dunstable in February 2026 (85 vs 67 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Hertford has more Shoplifting (14). 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, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 67 vs 85 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Dunstable is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Burglary while Hertford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 85).