Leighton-Linslade vs Maulden — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leighton-Linslade

LU7 · Central Bedfordshire

155

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Shoplifting27

Maulden

MK45 · Central Bedfordshire

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Drugs2

Maulden has less crime — 13 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 13, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Maulden has more Drugs (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leighton-Linslade or Maulden safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 13 vs 155 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leighton-Linslade and Maulden?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Maulden had more Drugs. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 155).

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