Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG13 · Hertfordshire
122
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 122 incidents in April 2026.
Hertford saw somewhat more crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 (122 vs 106 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Hertford has more Shoplifting (25). 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 Hertford — 106 vs 122 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hertford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 122).