Biggleswade Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Biggleswade's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a rate of 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—50.6% below the national average of 8.1. This disparity is most pronounced in violent crime categories, where violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) both fall significantly below UK averages. The area's most common crimes remain concentrated in non-violent categories, with anti-social behaviour accounting for 27.8% of all reported incidents. This pattern suggests a focus on community-based issues rather than more severe criminal activity. Seasonal factors in May, including extended daylight hours and bank holidays, likely contribute to increased socialising in public spaces, which may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour. However, the area's overall safety remains notable, with property crimes (32 incidents) and violent crimes (26 incidents) both below the UK average for their respective categories. The absence of major violent crimes or serious offences further reinforces the area's relatively low-risk profile compared to other UK regions. This trend aligns with Biggleswade's character as a mid-sized built-up area with limited commercial density, where community policing and local engagement may play a role in maintaining lower crime levels.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month declines in several key crime categories, most violence and sexual offences, which fell by 48% (from 50 to 26 incidents). This drop may reflect seasonal patterns, as longer evenings and bank holidays typically shift social activity indoors. Conversely, burglary and bicycle theft each rose by 100% compared to April, marking a sharp increase in property-related crimes. These spikes, though small in absolute terms (one incident each), highlight potential vulnerabilities in residential security or vehicle storage practices. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with anti-social behaviour (27.8% of all crimes) and violence (26.8%) accounting for over half of all reports, while property crimes made up 32.9% of the total. Shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.3 per 1,000) both remain well below UK averages, suggesting that targeted policing in retail areas may be effective. Residents may find the 23% UK deficit for anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as this category often reflects local community dynamics and can be influenced by neighbourhood engagement initiatives.

Biggleswade's crime rate in May 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) represents a 24.9% decrease from April's rate of 5.4, marking a sustained downward trend. This decline is evident in both daily and monthly contexts: with 3 crimes reported per day on average, the area's monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 247 residents over the course of the month. When compared to the UK average, this figure underscores Biggleswade's position as a significantly safer area, particularly for violent and property crimes. The population context further highlights this contrast: with 23,991 residents, the area's low crime rate suggests that local factors—such as community policing, limited commercial density, or strong social cohesion—may be contributing to its safety profile. The 5.4 rate in April, though still below the UK average, indicates that the current level of safety is an improvement on recent months. Daily crime counts, while seemingly high in absolute terms, are proportionally much lower when scaled to the area's population. This comparison provides residents with a tangible measure of their risk, showing that the likelihood of being a victim in Biggleswade is considerably lower than in most other UK regions.