Crime in Biscot: statistics, rates and trends
701 crimes were recorded in Biscot in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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701 crimes were recorded in Biscot in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 342 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Biscot has the 2,530th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Biscot | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 701 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.6 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,375 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Biscot was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,032 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (639). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 701 | 61.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 707 | 62.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 658 | 57.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 639 | 56.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 740 | 65.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 804 | 70.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,032 | 90.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 983 | 86.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 887 | 78.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Biscot 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 violence and sexual offences (+13%).
The largest falls were in public order (-37%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 | 30.1 | 0.88 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -15% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -14% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -37% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.6 | 0.81 | +88% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +109% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +31% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.3 | 0.98 | +67% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.72 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Biscot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Biscot recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Biscot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Biscot recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Biscot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Biscot recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Biscot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Biscot recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Biscot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Biscot recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Biscot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Biscot recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Biscot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Biscot recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Biscot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Biscot recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Biscot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Biscot recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Biscot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Biscot recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Biscot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Biscot recorded 14 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 up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Biscot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Biscot recorded 8 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Biscot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Biscot recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Biscot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Biscot 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 down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Biscot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Biscot.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biscot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill | 1,199 | 78.0 | +27% |
| High Town | 1,354 | 108.6 | +76% |
| Saints | 806 | 57.7 | -6% |
| Dallow | 860 | 84.5 | +37% |
| Central | 3,712 | 449.6 | +629% |
| Barnfield | 464 | 45.8 | -26% |
| Farley | 2,010 | 116.5 | +89% |
| Round Green | 748 | 66.2 | +7% |
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 Biscot over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waldeck Road | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Highbury Road | 44 |
| On or near Studley Road | 43 |
| On or near Dane Road | 36 |
| On or near Ascot Road | 31 |
| On or near Ellenhall Close | 29 |
| On or near New Bedford Road | 25 |
| On or near Spencer Road | 25 |
| On or near Marlborough Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Biscot 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 | 285 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 10.7% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
Biscot has an estimated population of 11,375. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Biscot sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Biscot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.7% |
Is Biscot a safe place to live?
Biscot recorded 61.6 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 Biscot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Biscot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biscot was almost unchanged on the year before: 701 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 707 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Biscot?
Biscot 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 Biscot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.