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Crime in Biddenham

Biddenham had 112 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Bedford area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

MK40, Bedford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Biddenham

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59crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common52 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 23 Apr 26 May 28 Jun 44 Jul 40 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Biddenham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5246%
anti-social behaviour1816%
vehicle crime1312%
theft87%
other crime54%
criminal damage54%
drugs54%
burglary33%

Biddenham against Bedford

TypeBiddenham per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence27.419.1▲ 79%
Burglary1.61.8–
Vehicle crime6.82.4▲ 18%
Anti-social behaviour9.516.40%
Theft and robbery5.35–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bedford183.6▲ 24%
Kempston134.9▲ 9%
Great Denham75▼ 5%
Clapham59.50%
Biddenham59▲ 37%
Oakley33.5▲ 17%
Bromham29.7▲ 17%
See every Bedford area ranked on the crime in Bedford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Biddenham a safe area?

Biddenham had about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Biddenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (52), followed by anti-social behaviour (18) and vehicle crime (13).