Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 18 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 18, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Maulden has more Drugs (1). 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, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 18 vs 67 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Maulden 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 Maulden had more Drugs. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 67).