Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
214
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 214 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 214 incidents compared to 30, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (25), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Other theft (3). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Melton Mowbray is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 30 vs 214 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 214).