Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bow Brickhill recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 48 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Public order (6), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Bow Brickhill — 30 vs 48 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 48).