Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU2 · Luton
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Stevenage has less crime — 138 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Stevenage in February 2026 — 222 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (28). 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, Stevenage recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 138 vs 222 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Stevenage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stevenage recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 222).