Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 18 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 18, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), 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 Hertford — 18 vs 85 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Maulden had more Drugs. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 85).