Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG4 · Hertfordshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ippollitts has less crime — 12 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Ippollitts in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 12, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ippollitts sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Public order (2), while Thorn has more Violence & sexual offences (52) and Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Ippollitts recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 12 vs 141 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Ippollitts is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ippollitts saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Thorn had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Ippollitts recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 141).