Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU1 · Luton
665
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 92 vs 665 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Biggleswade in February 2026 — 665 incidents compared to 92, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Shoplifting (13), while Luton has more Anti-social behaviour (96) and Drugs (58). Biggleswade is below the national average while Luton 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 Luton — 92 vs 665 incidents. That is 86% 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 and Shoplifting while Luton had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 665).