Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG14 · Hertfordshire
76
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hertford has less crime — 76 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Biggleswade saw somewhat more crime than Hertford in February 2026 (92 vs 76 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Hertford has more Anti-social behaviour (14). 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 — 76 vs 92 incidents. That is 17% 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 Shoplifting while Hertford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 92).