Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK10 · Milton Keynes
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Milton Keynes has less crime — 206 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Milton Keynes in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 206, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (198) and Anti-social behaviour (177), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Milton Keynes recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 206 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Milton Keynes recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 1,488).