Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bow Brickhill has less crime — 55 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded notably higher crime than Bow Brickhill in February 2026 — 120 vs 55 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Melton Mowbray records significantly more (57 vs 20 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 55 vs 120 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Bow Brickhill is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bow Brickhill recorded 20 incidents of this type vs 57 in Melton Mowbray. Overall, Bow Brickhill had fewer total crimes (55 vs 120).