Crime in Biddenham: statistics, rates and trends
244 crimes were recorded in Biddenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Biddenham
- Questions about crime in Biddenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), vehicle crime (75) and anti-social behaviour (22) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,877th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Biddenham | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 244 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,553 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Biddenham peaked in the year to August 2020 (417 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (152). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 244 | 53.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 199 | 43.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 222 | 48.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 152 | 33.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 183 | 40.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 169 | 37.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 417 | 91.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 399 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 374 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Biddenham recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 75 and violence and sexual offences rose from 67 to 84, while anti-social behaviour fell from 42 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 16.5 | 5.0 | +200% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Biddenham; the highest is Greyfriars, Bedford (433.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bromham (22.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biddenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park | 877 | 86.1 | +61% |
| Great Denham | 263 | 58.4 | +9% |
| Kempston North | 303 | 78.2 | +46% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | +213% |
| Greyfriars | 1,963 | 433.6 | +709% |
| Clapham & Oakley | 307 | 44.9 | -16% |
| Kempston Central & East | 1,238 | 124.2 | +132% |
| Bromham | 132 | 22.4 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Biddenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holden Close” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holden Close | 20 |
| On or near Biddenham Turn | 15 |
| On or near Bromham Road | 13 |
| On or near Greenkeepers Road | 12 |
| On or near Duck End Lane | 11 |
| On or near Wood Close | 11 |
| On or near Carnoustie Drive | 10 |
| On or near Ison Close | 9 |
| On or near Mallard Chase | 9 |
| On or near Perch Mews | 9 |
Of the 222 crimes in Biddenham with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 48.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 32.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Biddenham has an estimated population of 4,553 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Biddenham average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Biddenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Biddenham a safe place to live?
Biddenham recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,877th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Biddenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (75).
Is crime in Biddenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biddenham was up 23% on the year before: 244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Biddenham?
About 4,553 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Biddenham?
Biddenham is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.