Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 160 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 284 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (29). 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 284 incidents. That is 44% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 284).