Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 18 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in February 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 18, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Maulden has more Drugs (1) and Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 18 vs 154 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Maulden had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 154).