Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK12 · Milton Keynes
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Stony Stratford recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 30, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Other theft (3), 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 — 30 vs 161 incidents. That is 81% 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 Stony Stratford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 161).