Biggleswade Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Biggleswade, 4.6 crimes were reported in August 2023, placing the area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 4 crimes per day for residents, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, making up 30% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (29.1%) and shoplifting (11.8%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up town within Central Bedfordshire, where retail centres and community spaces may contribute to anti-social incidents. August, a peak holiday month, typically sees fluctuations in crime due to seasonal tourism and increased property vacancies to these factors. The low rate of violent crime—51% below the UK average—suggests a relatively safe environment for residents, though localised factors such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics may play a role. The breakdown also highlights a marked absence of property crimes compared to national trends, with burglary rates 71% below the UK average, reflecting effective security measures or lower economic vulnerability in the area.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons increasing by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents), marking a stark rise in this category. Vehicle crime also rose by 33.3%, possibly linked to seasonal changes in car usage or parking habits during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour climbed by 13.8%, suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces or community areas. Conversely, other crime fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and other theft decreased by 44.4% (from 9 to 5), indicating potential improvements in local security or reporting practices. Violence and sexual offences remained 51% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic profile or effective community interventions. The sharp increase in weapon possession, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention, as it could signal emerging local challenges. Residents may find the 4.6 per 1,000 crime rate useful for contextualising their personal risk.

Biggleswade's August 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 4 crimes reported per day across the area, a figure that may help residents gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate surroundings. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 218 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in comparison to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when considering the area's population of 23,991, as it underscores the disparity between local and national crime statistics. The significant gap between Biggleswade's rates and the UK average—particularly in categories like violence (51% below) and burglary (71% below)—suggests that the area's built-up character within Central Bedfordshire may contribute to lower crime levels through factors such as community cohesion or effective local policing. These figures, while not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, provide a clear picture of the area's relative safety profile.