Leicester vs Walton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leicester

LE5 · Leicester

310

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences133
  • Criminal damage & arson36
  • Public order35

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 310 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Walton in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 116, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36), while Walton has more Anti-social behaviour (18). 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 310 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Walton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Walton recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 310).

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