Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford vs Luton South and East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Luton South and East Bedfordshire Police

      Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford vs Luton South and East Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford
      Bedfordshire Police
      4,705 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.9% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Luton South and East
      Bedfordshire Police
      6,651 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      32.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford
      B Luton South and East
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,705
      6,651
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,871
      6,567
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.9%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      32.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford
      B Luton South and East
      Violent Crime
      1,677 ↓21%
      2,126 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      951 ↓19%
      1,026 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      279 ↓19%
      442 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      274 ↓29%
      633 ↓12%
      Burglary
      138 ↓42%
      231 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      340 ↓21%
      477 ↓7%
      Drugs
      173 ↑57%
      359 ↑35%
      Public Order
      321 ↓15%
      459 ↑2%
      Robbery
      30 ↑11%
      85 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      319 ↓34%
      513 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓24%
      52 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↑35%
      39 ↑22%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑24%
      82 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      131 ↑9%
      127 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford safer than Luton South and East?

      Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,705 crimes in the last 12 months. Luton South and East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,651 crimes. Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford vs Luton South and East?

      Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Luton South and East shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford and Luton South and East?

      In Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,677 incidents). In Luton South and East, it is Violent Crime (2,126 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford and Luton South and East?

      Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford recorded 951 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Luton South and East recorded 1,026. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford vs Luton South and East?

      Violent crime in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford totalled 1,677 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,126 in Luton South and East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford and Luton South and East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford recorded 5,871 crimes (now 4,705, a change of -19.9%). Luton South and East recorded 6,567 crimes previously (now 6,651, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford and Luton South and East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Luton South and East has 32.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford and Luton South and East?

      Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Luton South and East is covered by Bedfordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford and Luton South and East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford or Luton South and East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford and Luton South and East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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