Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK13 · Milton Keynes
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).