Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shefford has less crime — 52 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Shefford in February 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 52, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Shefford has more Shoplifting (14) and Other theft (6). 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, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 52 vs 154 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Shefford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Shefford had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 154).