Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
600
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 600 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 — 600 incidents compared to 106, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79), while Biggleswade has more Vehicle crime (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Biggleswade recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 106 vs 600 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Bedford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Biggleswade had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 600).