Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 92 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded notably higher crime than Biggleswade in February 2026 — 154 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Leighton-Linslade has more Anti-social behaviour (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Biggleswade recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 92 vs 154 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Biggleswade is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leighton-Linslade had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 154).