Biggleswade Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Biggleswade’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.0% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer communities in the country, though the crime profile reflects distinct local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of incidents (31.2%), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.0%) and criminal damage and arson (15.6%). These figures align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire, where community interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced crime dynamics, with increased foot traffic and social activity contributing to anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the rate of property crimes, such as burglary and vehicle crime, remained significantly below UK averages, with burglary incidents at 0.1 per 1,000 and shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000, both well below national benchmarks. This contrast suggests that while the area faces challenges in managing violent crime, its approach to property crime prevention appears effective. The overall safety profile is further reinforced by the absence of major spikes in theft from the person or drug-related offences, though these categories did show small increases. The low crime rate, combined with the area’s demographic and geographic context, indicates a community that may benefit from targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as public spaces and community centres, to address the remaining gaps in safety.

June 2024 saw notable decreases in burglary and shoplifting, with burglary incidents falling by 60% compared to May and shoplifting dropping by 40%. These reductions may reflect heightened community vigilance or seasonal shifts, as summer activities could have diverted potential offenders. Conversely, drug-related crimes and possession of weapons both rose by 100%, marking an unusual uptick in these categories. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained 35% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing or community initiatives may be effective in curbing such incidents. Theft from the person also increased sharply, doubling from zero to two cases, a figure that could indicate a need for targeted awareness campaigns in public spaces. The overall balance of crime types shows a continued dominance of violent and anti-social behaviour, which together account for over 50% of all reported crimes, a trend that contrasts with the UK average where property crimes typically hold greater share.

Biggleswade’s crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly by 3.0% compared to the previous month’s 5.7 per 1,000.0% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of five crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 170 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in proportion to the population. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with the area’s overall safety profile, which has historically shown lower-than-average crime rates. The slight upward trend in June may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during summer weekends or the early stages of tourism activity without further data. The population context—23,991 residents—further underscores that even with the 3% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest relative to the size of the community.