Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN11 · Northamptonshire
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Buckingham has less crime — 20 vs 31 incidents in April 2026.
Badby recorded notably higher crime than Buckingham in April 2026 — 31 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Burglary (4), while Buckingham has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Badby — 20 vs 31 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Buckingham had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 31).