Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK5 · Milton Keynes
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Shenley Church End recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 48, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Public order (6), while Shenley Church End has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Shenley Church End — 48 vs 140 incidents. That is 66% 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 Shenley Church End had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 140).