Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG9 · Hertfordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buntingford has less crime — 44 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Biggleswade recorded notably higher crime than Buntingford in February 2026 — 92 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Buntingford has more Anti-social behaviour (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 44 vs 92 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Buntingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Buntingford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 92).