Bradwell vs Melton Mowbray — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bradwell

MK13 · Milton Keynes

199

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Melton Mowbray

LE14 · Leicestershire

30

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Other theft3

Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bradwell recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 30, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradwell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Melton Mowbray has more Other theft (3). Bradwell sits above the national average for recorded crime while Melton Mowbray is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bradwell or Melton Mowbray safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Bradwell — 30 vs 199 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bradwell and Melton Mowbray?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradwell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Other theft. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 199).

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