Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Buckingham has less crime — 20 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 20, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (26). 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, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 20 vs 160 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Buckingham 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 while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 160).