Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
341
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dunstable has less crime — 67 vs 341 incidents in February 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Dunstable in February 2026 — 341 incidents compared to 67, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (36). Dunstable is below the national average while Stevenage is above, making Dunstable the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 67 vs 341 incidents. That is 80% 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 Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 341).