Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK2 · Milton Keynes
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 186 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 186, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Leicester has more Public order (198). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bletchley recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 186 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 1,488).