Bow Brickhill vs Hambleton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bow Brickhill

MK17 · Milton Keynes

48

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Criminal damage & arson7
  • Public order6

Hambleton

LE15 · Rutland

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Weapons possession2
  • Drugs1
  • Other crime1

Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bow Brickhill recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 4, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (12) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Hambleton has more Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Brickhill or Hambleton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Bow Brickhill — 4 vs 48 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bow Brickhill and Hambleton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Hambleton had more Weapons possession and Drugs. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 48).

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