Bow Brickhill vs Hinckley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bow Brickhill

MK17 · Milton Keynes

55

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Hinckley

LE10 · Leicestershire

188

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting32
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Bow Brickhill has less crime — 55 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hinckley recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in February 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 55, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Hinckley has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Brickhill or Hinckley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 55 vs 188 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Bow Brickhill is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hinckley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 188).

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