Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK16 · Milton Keynes
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Newport Pagnell saw somewhat more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 (41 vs 30 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Newport Pagnell has more Shoplifting (5). 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 Newport Pagnell — 30 vs 41 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 41).