Crime in Biggleswade East: statistics, rates and trends
444 crimes were recorded in Biggleswade East in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Biggleswade East at a glance
- Crime trends in Biggleswade East
- Types of crime in Biggleswade East
- Biggleswade East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Biggleswade East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Biggleswade East
- Population and deprivation in Biggleswade East
- Questions about crime in Biggleswade East
- About this data
444 crimes were recorded in Biggleswade East in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Biggleswade East has the 3,045th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Biggleswade East | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 444 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.5 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,977 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Biggleswade East was highest in the year to July 2019 (474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (309). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 444 | 49.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 429 | 47.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 439 | 48.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 309 | 34.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 446 | 49.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 439 | 48.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 463 | 51.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 474 | 52.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 391 | 43.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Biggleswade East 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+14%) and shoplifting (+13%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-54%) and violence and sexual offences (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 17.0 | 0.50 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 7.5 | 0.49 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 6.0 | 1.22 | +238% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +13% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +14% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +20% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +143% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -17% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.41 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Biggleswade East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Biggleswade East recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 34.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Biggleswade East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Biggleswade East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Biggleswade East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Biggleswade East recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 238% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Biggleswade East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Biggleswade East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Biggleswade East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Biggleswade East recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Biggleswade East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Biggleswade East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Biggleswade East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Biggleswade East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Biggleswade East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Biggleswade East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Biggleswade East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Biggleswade East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Biggleswade East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Biggleswade East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Biggleswade East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Biggleswade East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Biggleswade East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Biggleswade East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Biggleswade East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Biggleswade East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Biggleswade East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Biggleswade East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biggleswade East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade West | 1,103 | 76.7 | +55% |
| Northill | 233 | 48.1 | -3% |
| Potton | 398 | 46.5 | -6% |
| Sandy | 1,209 | 84.6 | +71% |
| Clifton, Henlow & Langford | 699 | 44.4 | -10% |
| Stotfold | 493 | 54.5 | +10% |
| Shefford | 714 | 67.6 | +37% |
| Arlesey & Fairfield | 533 | 48.3 | -2% |
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 Biggleswade East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Sullivan Court | 25 |
| On or near Juno Place | 18 |
| On or near Violet Close | 15 |
| On or near Stratton Way | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 12 |
| On or near Sanger Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Campion Grove | 12 |
| On or near Blackburn Way | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Biggleswade East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 29.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 15.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Biggleswade East has an estimated population of 8,977. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Biggleswade East sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Biggleswade East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Biggleswade East a safe place to live?
Biggleswade East recorded 49.5 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 Biggleswade East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Biggleswade East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biggleswade East was up 3% on the year before: 444 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 429 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Biggleswade East?
Biggleswade East 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 Biggleswade East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.