Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
284
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 284 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester saw somewhat more crime than Milton Keynes in April 2026 (284 vs 206 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (51), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (37). 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 284 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting. Overall, Milton Keynes recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 284).