Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 92 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford saw somewhat more crime than Biggleswade in February 2026 (129 vs 92 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24), while Biggleswade has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Biggleswade recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 92 vs 129 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Biggleswade is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Biggleswade had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 129).