Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 — 250 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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 Luton — 106 vs 250 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Luton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 250).