Biggleswade Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Biggleswade’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.3% below the UK average of 7.0. This positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in England and Wales, a distinction that may be influenced by its character as a largely commuter-oriented town with limited nightlife and a strong retail presence. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and shoplifting (11.7%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related absences—likely contributed to the mix of crime types observed. While the high rate of violence and sexual offences may be linked to the area’s proximity to larger urban centres, the relatively low levels of public order and drug-related crimes suggest a community with strong social cohesion. The UK comparison highlights a consistent trend: Biggleswade has maintained a crime rate significantly below the national average for several years, due to its compact built-up area, limited industrial activity, and the absence of major tourist attractions that often correlate with higher theft rates. This data reinforces the area’s reputation as a place where local policing efforts and community engagement may play a role in sustaining lower crime levels, even during periods of increased retail activity.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 233.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 10 incidents—a jump that may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property-related offences. This surge contrasts with a 90.9% decline in other theft, which fell from 22 to 2 cases, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (38.3% of total crimes), but their rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 22% below the UK average. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 76.9% (from 13 to 3), an unusual trend that may reflect the seasonal context of reduced foot traffic in public spaces during the Christmas period. Shoplifting rates (0.6 per 1,000) were 5% above the UK average, indicating that retail areas in Biggleswade may face particular challenges during the holiday shopping peak.

Biggleswade's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 23.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.0. This marks the lowest monthly rate recorded in the area since at least 2023, reflecting sustained improvements in public safety. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 4 crimes reported each day—equivalent to roughly one crime for every 187 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 144 residents. The population context further highlights Biggleswade's relatively low risk profile: with 23,991 residents, the area’s crime statistics suggest a level of security that outperforms the national picture. While seasonal factors like Christmas shopping and holiday travel might typically drive crime in other regions, Biggleswade’s data indicates that local initiatives or community dynamics may be playing a stabilising role in reducing incidents.