Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE11 · Leicestershire
464
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 464 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 464 incidents compared to 48, a 9.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Public order (6), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (109) and Anti-social behaviour (70). Bow Brickhill is below the national average while Loughborough 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 Loughborough — 48 vs 464 incidents. That is 90% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Loughborough had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 464).