Crime Rate in Biggleswade South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biggleswade South

The total recorded crimes in Biggleswade South, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biggleswade South crime rate of 2.72 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Biggleswade South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Holme Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Biggleswade South has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biggleswade South)CrimesRank (Biggleswade South)CrimesRank (Biggleswade South)
Leighton Buzzard South139 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy94 51,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall107 31,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield115 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North95 41,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields94 61,245 4916 7
Shefford77 91,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North75 11944 8958 6
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine85 7869 10594 15
Arlesey82 8839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford69 13929 9755 12
Toddington77 10853 11834 10
Flitwick63 14838 13805 11
Ampthill69 12663 15661 13
Caddington54 15747 14619 14
Linslade39 21479 22518 16
Dunstable-Central53 16503 19438 18
Tithe Farm31 24547 17495 17
Potton42 19521 18400 21
Parkside44 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead33 23404 24435 19
Dunstable-Watling41 20502 20396 23
Heath and Reach35 22484 21392 24
Northill26 26392 25275 25
Silsoe and Shillington30 25212 29156 29
Aspley and Woburn26 27250 26228 26
Barton-le-Clay18 28191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 30248 27137 31
Eaton Bray18 29223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield14 31161 31151 30

Biggleswade South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202514
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20255
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202513
April 202517
March 202518
February 202511
January 202516
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20256
April 202512
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Biggleswade South in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Holme Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Playfield Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Bunyan Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Eldon Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Swanbourne Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Appleton Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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