Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 11, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Melton Mowbray has more Criminal damage & arson (2). 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, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 11 vs 30 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Public order while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 30).