Biggleswade vs Stevenage — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Biggleswade

SG18 · Central Bedfordshire

106

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Vehicle crime27
  • Anti-social behaviour24

Stevenage

SG1 · Hertfordshire

372

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences141
  • Anti-social behaviour79
  • Vehicle crime29

Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 — 372 incidents compared to 106, a 3.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stevenage records significantly more (141 vs 29 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Biggleswade or Stevenage safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Biggleswade recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 106 vs 372 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Biggleswade and Stevenage?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Biggleswade recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 141 in Stevenage. Overall, Biggleswade had fewer total crimes (106 vs 372).

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