Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
176
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
409
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Leighton-Linslade has less crime — 176 vs 409 incidents in March 2026.
Stevenage recorded notably higher crime than Leighton-Linslade in March 2026 — 409 vs 176 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Stevenage has more Public order (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 176 vs 409 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stevenage had more Public order. Overall, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 409).