Crime Rate in Biggleswade North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biggleswade North

The total recorded crimes in Biggleswade North, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biggleswade North crime rate of 2.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Biggleswade North, encompassing approximately 21,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-60.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Biggleswade North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bonds Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Fisher Mead with total crimes: 5
  • Winston Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Biggleswade North?

To understand the safety of Biggleswade North, we need to analyze Biggleswade North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Biggleswade North reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 944 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Biggleswade North witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Biggleswade North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 958 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Biggleswade North witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Biggleswade North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Biggleswade North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Biggleswade North has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 16th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Biggleswade North crimes were 944. The crime rate of Biggleswade North in 2024 was 44.81 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biggleswade North were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.47 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biggleswade North)CrimesRank (Biggleswade North)CrimesRank (Biggleswade North)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall89 51,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North118 21,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Icknield81 61,309 3991 5
Dunstable-Northfields99 31,245 4916 7
Shefford64 131,235 5863 8
Toddington76 7853 11834 10
Flitwick72 8838 13805 11
Arlesey69 10839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford71 9929 9755 12
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine64 12869 10594 15
Ampthill67 11663 15661 13
Caddington56 15747 14619 14
Dunstable-Watling57 14502 20396 23
Linslade42 20479 22518 16
Biggleswade South46 17607 16431 20
Tithe Farm43 19547 17495 17
Dunstable-Central34 23503 19438 18
Potton44 18521 18400 21
Dunstable-Manshead39 21404 24435 19
Heath and Reach38 22484 21392 24
Parkside30 24473 23399 22
Northill23 26392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay25 25191 30181 27
Aspley and Woburn12 30250 26228 26
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 29248 27137 31
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Biggleswade North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202533
March 202526
February 202533
January 202522
December 202432
November 202427
October 202434
September 202422
August 202431
July 202443
June 202464
May 202435

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 202510
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Biggleswade North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Biggleswade North postcode area is presented below.

1. Bonds Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
2. Fisher Mead (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Winston Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Saffron Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Sullivan Court (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rowan Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brunswick Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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