Crime in Biddenham: statistics, rates and trends
250 crimes were recorded in Biddenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Biddenham at a glance
- Crime trends in Biddenham
- Types of crime in Biddenham
- Biddenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Biddenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Biddenham
- Population and deprivation in Biddenham
- Questions about crime in Biddenham
- About this data
250 crimes were recorded in Biddenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 79 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Biddenham has the 2,817th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Biddenham | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 250 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.9 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,553 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Biddenham was highest in the year to July 2020 (434 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (156). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 250 | 54.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 193 | 42.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 214 | 47.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 156 | 34.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 181 | 39.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 164 | 36.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 434 | 95.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 410 | 90.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 357 | 78.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Biddenham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+230%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 16.7 | 3.39 | +230% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 7.0 | 0.46 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.9 | 0.42 | +8% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +10% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -25% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -43% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.33 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Biddenham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Biddenham recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Biddenham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Biddenham recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 230% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Biddenham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Biddenham recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Biddenham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Biddenham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Biddenham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Biddenham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Biddenham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Biddenham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Biddenham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Biddenham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Biddenham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Biddenham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Biddenham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Biddenham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Biddenham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Biddenham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Biddenham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Biddenham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Biddenham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Biddenham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Biddenham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Biddenham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Biddenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Biddenham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biddenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park | 845 | 82.9 | +51% |
| Great Denham | 270 | 59.9 | +9% |
| Kempston North | 302 | 77.9 | +42% |
| Harpur | 1,487 | 160.0 | +191% |
| Greyfriars | 1,896 | 418.8 | +663% |
| Clapham & Oakley | 302 | 44.2 | -20% |
| Kempston Central & East | 1,232 | 123.6 | +125% |
| Bromham | 136 | 23.1 | -58% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Biddenham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holden Close | 19 |
| On or near Biddenham Turn | 16 |
| On or near Bromham Road | 14 |
| On or near Wood Close | 13 |
| On or near Duck End Lane | 12 |
| On or near Greenkeepers Road | 11 |
| On or near Carnoustie Drive | 10 |
| On or near Mallard Chase | 10 |
| On or near Perch Mews | 10 |
| On or near Ison Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Biddenham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 44.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 6.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Biddenham has an estimated population of 4,553. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Biddenham sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Biddenham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Biddenham a safe place to live?
Biddenham recorded 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Biddenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (76).
Is crime in Biddenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biddenham was up 30% on the year before: 250 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 193 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Biddenham?
Biddenham is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Biddenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.