Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded notably higher crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 — 211 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Hitchin has more Other theft (16). 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 Hitchin — 106 vs 211 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Hitchin is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hitchin had more Other theft. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 211).