Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG2 · Hertfordshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 106 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded notably higher crime than Biggleswade in April 2026 — 163 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (30). 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 Stevenage — 106 vs 163 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Stevenage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 163).