Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG3 · Hertfordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Knebworth has less crime — 20 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Knebworth in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 20, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knebworth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 20 vs 141 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Knebworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knebworth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Knebworth recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 141).