Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
240
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 92 vs 240 incidents in February 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Biggleswade in February 2026 — 240 incidents compared to 92, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Kempston has more Anti-social behaviour (29). Biggleswade is below the national average while Kempston is above, making Biggleswade the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Biggleswade recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 92 vs 240 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Biggleswade 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 Kempston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 240).