Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 328 incidents compared to 48, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (46). Bow Brickhill is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Bow Brickhill the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 48 vs 328 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Bow Brickhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Public order while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 328).