Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shefford has less crime — 52 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Shefford in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 52, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shefford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Thorn has more Anti-social behaviour (27). 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 Thorn — 52 vs 141 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Shefford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shefford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thorn had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 141).