Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hertford has less crime — 85 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Biggleswade and Hertford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 92 and 85 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Hertford has more Anti-social behaviour (17). 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, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 85 vs 92 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Hertford 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 Hertford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 92).