Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 55 incidents in February 2026.
Bow Brickhill recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 55 vs 30 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Bow Brickhill — 30 vs 55 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bow Brickhill recorded 20 incidents of this type vs 17 in Melton Mowbray. Total crime levels were broadly similar.