Bow Brickhill vs Leicester — 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

Leicester

LE4 · Leicester

284

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences95
  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Criminal damage & arson29

Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 48, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (51). Bow Brickhill is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Bow Brickhill the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Brickhill or Leicester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 48 vs 284 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Bow Brickhill is also below the national average for crime.

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

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 284).

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