Leicester vs Walton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leicester

LE1 · Leicester

1,488

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences490
  • Public order198
  • Anti-social behaviour177

Walton

MK7 · Milton Keynes

116

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Public order12

Walton has less crime — 116 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Walton in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 116, a 12.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leicester records significantly more (490 vs 44 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leicester or Walton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Walton recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 116 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Leicester and Walton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Leicester recorded 490 incidents of this type vs 44 in Walton. Overall, Walton had fewer total crimes (116 vs 1,488).

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