Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 106, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Kempston has more Shoplifting (49). 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 Kempston — 106 vs 295 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Kempston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kempston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 295).