Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hertford has less crime — 89 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.
Biggleswade saw somewhat more crime than Hertford in April 2026 (106 vs 89 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Hertford has more Shoplifting (13). 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, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 89 vs 106 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Hertford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hertford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 106).