Bletchley vs Groby — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bletchley

MK1 · Milton Keynes

214

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Shoplifting26
  • Criminal damage & arson25

Groby

LE6 · Leicestershire

38

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson6
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Groby has less crime — 38 vs 214 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Groby in April 2026 — 214 incidents compared to 38, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Groby has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Groby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bletchley or Groby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 38 vs 214 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bletchley and Groby?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Groby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Groby recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 214).

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