Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK9 · Milton Keynes
539
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 539 incidents in February 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 539 incidents compared to 30, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (103) and Other theft (45). 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 February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 30 vs 539 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 539).