Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 160 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 160, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), 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 — 160 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 1,488).