Biggleswade Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 23,991 residents, Biggleswade recorded 93 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 people—47.3% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure places Biggleswade firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, a position reinforced by its crime mix. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.5%) and shoplifting (14.0%). The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the transition into darker evenings—likely influenced these patterns. The prominence of violent crimes may be partially explained by the town's social dynamics, though the absence of a significant spike in such offences compared to the UK average suggests effective local interventions. Anti-social behaviour, while still present, remained 32% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the community's emphasis on public spaces and local initiatives. Shoplifting's increase, though steep, still left the rate well below national benchmarks, linked to the influx of students and freshers in the area during the university term. The overall low crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in property-related offences, indicates a stable environment where community engagement and policing efforts appear to be contributing to sustained safety.

September 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting surging by 85.7% to 13 incidents, the highest single-category increase. This rise, while notable, still left Biggleswade's shoplifting rate at 0.5 per 1,000—18% below the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary plummeted by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, a decline that may reflect heightened community vigilance or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Violent crimes, though the most common category at 35 incidents, remained 42% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The shift in crime mix also saw property crimes account for 31% of the total, compared to 37.6% for violent crimes, a slight but significant reallocation of criminal activity. Residents may find the 12.2% monthly drop in overall crime rates reassuring, particularly as it aligns with broader patterns of reduced antisocial behaviour and public order offences.

Biggleswade's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 12.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced criminal activity, though the area remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that, while low, offers residents a tangible sense of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 258 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low incidence of crime in Biggleswade. When compared to a population of 23,991, this statistic highlights the town's safety profile, which is likely influenced by its community-focused infrastructure and local policing strategies. The drop in certain crime categories, such as burglary and vehicle crime, may be tied to seasonal factors, with fewer opportunities for such offences as nights draw in and outdoor activity declines.