Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 160 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 310 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24) and Shoplifting (23), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35). 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 310 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 310).