Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE9 · Leicestershire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Buckingham recorded notably higher crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 20 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Shoplifting (3), while Hinckley has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Buckingham — 12 vs 20 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Hinckley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 20).