Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK12 · Milton Keynes
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Stony Stratford recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 30, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Stony Stratford has more Shoplifting (23) and Other theft (12). 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Stony Stratford — 30 vs 129 incidents. That is 77% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Stony Stratford had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 129).