Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
MK16 · Milton Keynes
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport Pagnell has less crime — 41 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 41, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Newport Pagnell has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 41 vs 120 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newport Pagnell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 120).