Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shefford has less crime — 52 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Biggleswade recorded notably higher crime than Shefford in February 2026 — 92 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Shefford has more Other theft (6). 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, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 52 vs 92 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Shefford 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 while Shefford had more Other theft. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 92).