Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
284
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 284 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 82, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Newport Pagnell has more Public order (9). Leicester 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 Leicester — 82 vs 284 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newport Pagnell had more Public order. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 284).