Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henlow has less crime — 10 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Biggleswade recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 10, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Shoplifting (13), while Henlow has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). 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, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 10 vs 92 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Henlow 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 Henlow had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 92).