Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK9 · Milton Keynes
613
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 613 incidents in April 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 613 incidents compared to 30, a 20.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (111). Melton Mowbray is below the national average while Milton Keynes is above, making Melton Mowbray the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 30 vs 613 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Other theft while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 613).