Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
MK12 · Milton Keynes
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray and Stony Stratford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 160 and 161 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Stony Stratford has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Stony Stratford — 160 vs 161 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 161).