Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded notably higher crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 — 179 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), 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 179 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes.
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 179).