Crime in Biggleswade East: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in Biggleswade East in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Biggleswade East
- Questions about crime in Biggleswade East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (159), anti-social behaviour (75) and vehicle crime (54) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,991st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Biggleswade East | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 457 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.9 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,977 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Biggleswade East peaked in the year to August 2020 (467 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (311). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 457 | 50.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 410 | 45.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 462 | 51.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 311 | 34.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 433 | 48.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 445 | 49.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 467 | 52.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 421 | 46.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 450 | 50.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 17.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 8.4 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 6.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Biggleswade East; the highest is Sandy, Central Bedfordshire (83.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Clifton, Henlow & Langford (45.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biggleswade East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade West | 1,116 | 77.6 | +53% |
| Northill | 248 | 51.2 | +1% |
| Potton | 400 | 46.8 | -8% |
| Sandy | 1,196 | 83.7 | +64% |
| Clifton, Henlow & Langford | 710 | 45.1 | -11% |
| Stotfold | 496 | 54.9 | +8% |
| Shefford | 695 | 65.8 | +29% |
| Arlesey & Fairfield | 536 | 48.6 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Biggleswade East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Sullivan Court | 24 |
| On or near Juno Place | 18 |
| On or near Violet Close | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Sanger Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Stratton Way | 13 |
| On or near Campion Grove | 12 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 12 |
| On or near Sutton Avenue | 12 |
Of the 382 crimes in Biggleswade East with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 16% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 16.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Biggleswade East has an estimated population of 8,977 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Biggleswade East average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Biggleswade East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Biggleswade East a safe place to live?
Biggleswade East recorded 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,991st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Biggleswade East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Biggleswade East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biggleswade East was up 11% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 410 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Biggleswade East?
About 8,977 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Biggleswade East?
Biggleswade East 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.