Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunstable has less crime — 67 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Biggleswade saw somewhat more crime than Dunstable in February 2026 (92 vs 67 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Shoplifting (13), while Dunstable has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Burglary (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 67 vs 92 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Dunstable is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Dunstable had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 92).