Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Leighton-Linslade saw somewhat more crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 (155 vs 106 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Leighton-Linslade has more Shoplifting (27). 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 Leighton-Linslade — 106 vs 155 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Leighton-Linslade had more Shoplifting. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 155).