Milton Keynes vs Wigston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Milton Keynes

MK10 · Milton Keynes

187

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Shoplifting33
  • Vehicle crime33

Wigston

LE18 · Leicestershire

197

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour33
  • Shoplifting19

Milton Keynes has less crime — 187 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes and Wigston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 187 and 197 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (33), while Wigston has more Anti-social behaviour (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Keynes or Wigston safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Milton Keynes recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 187 vs 197 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Wigston is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Milton Keynes and Wigston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Milton Keynes saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Milton Keynes recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 197).

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