Biggleswade Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Biggleswade’s crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.1% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent trend observed in the area over recent months. The breakdown of crimes highlights a mix of concerns, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 30.4% of all reported incidents—slightly below the UK average for this category. However, shoplifting emerged as a stark outlier, with rates 90% higher than the national average, suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping. Other theft also exceeded UK levels by 76%, indicating a possible convergence of retail activity and local vulnerabilities. The presence of anti-social behaviour at 10.7% of all crimes, below the UK average of 11%, may be influenced by the area’s character as a medium-sized town with a relatively stable community. November’s unique context—marked by Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings—likely contributed to fluctuations in specific crime types, though the overall rate’s stability suggests no immediate cause for alarm. These patterns underscore the need for targeted interventions in retail and public spaces, while the broader consistency in crime levels offers reassurance to residents.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with other theft rising by 120% compared to the previous month. This surge, from 10 to 22 incidents, may partly explain the area’s unique position in the UK crime profile, where shoplifting rates are 90% above the national average. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped sharply by 76.9%, from 13 to 3 cases, a decline that could reflect seasonal changes in traffic patterns or increased security measures during darker evenings. The rise in possession of weapons—up 100% from zero to one incident—presents a new concern, though the small sample size limits interpretation. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with shoplifting and other theft emerging as persistent challenges, while reductions in vehicle-related crimes offer a contrasting signal of potential community or environmental factors at play.

Biggleswade’s crime rate remained stable at 7.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the previous month’s rate. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, offers residents a tangible sense of the pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Biggleswade slightly below the UK average when considering its population of 23,991. This statistic, though not directly comparable to national figures, provides a clear snapshot of how crime distributes across the community. The population context further illustrates that Biggleswade’s crime rate, while stable, reflects a balance between local factors—such as seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday—and the broader trends seen across the UK.