Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Melbourn in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 45, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Melbourn has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 45 vs 155 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Melbourn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melbourn had more Other theft. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 155).