Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK16 · Milton Keynes
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport Pagnell has less crime — 82 vs 210 incidents in April 2026.
Hinckley recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in April 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 82, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Newport Pagnell has more Public order (9). Hinckley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newport Pagnell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 82 vs 210 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newport Pagnell had more Public order. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 210).