Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Biggleswade has less crime — 92 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Thorn recorded notably higher crime than Biggleswade in February 2026 — 141 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Shoplifting (13), while Thorn has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Other theft (13). 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 Thorn — 92 vs 141 incidents. That is 35% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Thorn had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Biggleswade recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 141).