Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 30, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Melton Mowbray has more Other theft (3). 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 30 vs 160 incidents. That is 81% 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 while Melton Mowbray had more Other theft. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 160).