Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG5 · Hertfordshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU1 · Luton
666
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ickleford has less crime — 23 vs 666 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in February 2026 — 666 incidents compared to 23, a 29.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ickleford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Luton has more Drugs (58). Ickleford is below the national average while Luton is above, making Ickleford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 23 vs 666 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ickleford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Luton had more Drugs. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 666).