Biggleswade Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Biggleswade maintain a lower crime rate than the UK average, with 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.6. This 52.6% deficit highlights the area's persistent safety relative to the rest of the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43% of all reported crimes, a share consistent with the area's demographic profile as a mixed-use commuter town with retail and residential zones. Anti-social behaviour (16.3% of total) and other theft (11.6%) followed, reflecting the influence of late-night retail activity and the seasonal context of Black Friday shopping. The month's dark evenings and Bonfire Night events may have contributed to increased incidents of violence. Property crimes (29 total) made up 33.7% of the total, a balance skewed by the dominance of violent crimes, which contrasts with the UK average where property crimes typically outnumber violent offences. This suggests a unique local profile, possibly linked to Biggleswade's compact built-up area and limited industrial presence. The seasonal context of November—marked by reduced daylight, holiday shopping, and community events—likely interacts with local factors to shape crime patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored in further analysis.

November 2024 marked a 26.6% decline in Biggleswade's overall crime rate compared to October, bringing the monthly figure to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This drop was driven by a 91.7% reduction in public order offences, which fell from 12 to 1, a shift likely linked to community-focused policing efforts around Bonfire Night. Conversely, bicycle theft saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 1 incident—a stark anomaly that may reflect seasonal changes in cycling activity or targeted thefts during Black Friday sales. The violent crime category remained the largest share (43%) but was 42% below the UK average, consistent with the area's relatively low levels of severe violence. Anti-social behaviour, at 16.3% of total crimes, was also 46% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or community cohesion. The sharp decrease in shoplifting (69.2% drop from 13 to 4) could indicate successful retail security measures or a shift in offender behaviour during the month. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime, with specific categories responding to both national trends and area-specific conditions.

Biggleswade's crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 represents a 26.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9, underscoring a clear downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the compact nature of the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 279 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be approximately 1 in 130 residents. This stark contrast highlights Biggleswade's relative safety, though the area's smaller population and lower population density may naturally contribute to this statistic. The 52.6% deficit compared to the UK average is particularly notable in categories like violence (42% below UK rates) and anti-social behaviour (46% below). When scaled to the local population of 23,991, the daily crime rate of 3 translates to a 0.013% chance of being directly affected by crime, a figure that is well below the national average. These comparisons illustrate both the effectiveness of local policing and the inherent characteristics of a town that balances residential living with limited commercial activity, creating an environment where crime is less likely to occur at scale.