Crime in Biggleswade West: statistics, rates and trends
1,103 crimes were recorded in Biggleswade West in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Biggleswade West at a glance
- Crime trends in Biggleswade West
- Types of crime in Biggleswade West
- Biggleswade West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Biggleswade West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Biggleswade West
- Population and deprivation in Biggleswade West
- Questions about crime in Biggleswade West
- About this data
1,103 crimes were recorded in Biggleswade West in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 339 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Biggleswade West has the 1,967th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Biggleswade West | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,103 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.7 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,375 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Biggleswade West was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,229 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (893). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,103 | 76.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 914 | 63.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,018 | 70.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,176 | 81.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,119 | 77.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 893 | 62.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,229 | 85.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,196 | 83.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,064 | 74.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 130 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 130 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Biggleswade West 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 burglary (+52%) and shoplifting (+37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 | 15.1 | 0.98 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 9.8 | 1.18 | +37% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 5.4 | 0.80 | +8% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +9% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.9 | 0.81 | +52% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +15% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.4 | 1.03 | +567% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 1.01 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Biggleswade West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Biggleswade West recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Biggleswade West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Biggleswade West recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Biggleswade West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Biggleswade West recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Biggleswade West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Biggleswade West recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Biggleswade West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Biggleswade West recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Biggleswade West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Biggleswade West recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Biggleswade West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Biggleswade West recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Biggleswade West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Biggleswade West recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Biggleswade West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Biggleswade West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Biggleswade West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Biggleswade West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 567% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Biggleswade West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Biggleswade West recorded 19 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Biggleswade West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Biggleswade West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Biggleswade West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Biggleswade West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Biggleswade West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Biggleswade West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Biggleswade West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Biggleswade West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biggleswade West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade East | 444 | 49.5 | -36% |
| Northill | 233 | 48.1 | -37% |
| Potton | 398 | 46.5 | -39% |
| Sandy | 1,209 | 84.6 | +10% |
| Clifton, Henlow & Langford | 699 | 44.4 | -42% |
| Shefford | 714 | 67.6 | -12% |
| Stotfold | 493 | 54.5 | -29% |
| Arlesey & Fairfield | 533 | 48.3 | -37% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 94 |
| On or near Bonds Lane | 64 |
| On or near High Street | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Church Street | 39 |
| On or near Winston Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Palace Street | 25 |
| On or near Reynolds Close | 21 |
| On or near Eldon Way | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Biggleswade West 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 | 390 | 35.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 274 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 217 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Biggleswade West has an estimated population of 14,375. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Biggleswade West sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Biggleswade West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Biggleswade West a safe place to live?
Biggleswade West recorded 76.7 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (217).
Is crime in Biggleswade West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biggleswade West was up 21% on the year before: 1,103 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 914 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Biggleswade West?
Biggleswade West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.