Crime Rate in Biggleswade South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biggleswade South

The total recorded crimes in Biggleswade South, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biggleswade South crime rate of 2.46 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 South, encompassing approximately 18,715 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Biggleswade South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Anderson Road with total crimes: 6
  • Somerville Croft with total crimes: 4

How safe is Biggleswade South?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Biggleswade South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 607 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Biggleswade South had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 431 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Biggleswade South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Biggleswade South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Biggleswade South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Biggleswade South has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 17th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Biggleswade South crimes were 607. The crime rate of Biggleswade South in 2024 was 32.43 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biggleswade South were around 431 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.03 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biggleswade South)CrimesRank (Biggleswade South)CrimesRank (Biggleswade South)
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
Biggleswade North51 16944 8958 6
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202518
February 202511
January 202516
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 202422
August 202417
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202417
August 202412
July 202411
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20255
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
January 20251
December 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242
June 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Biggleswade South in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Anderson Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Somerville Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Bittern Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Cooks Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Dells (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Dunton Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Juno Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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