Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.
Biggleswade recorded notably higher crime than Melbourn in April 2026 — 106 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Melbourn has more Other theft (4). 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, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 45 vs 106 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Melbourn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Melbourn had more Other theft. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 106).