Barkby vs Milton Keynes — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Milton Keynes

MK10 · Milton Keynes

206

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting37
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Barkby has less crime — 63 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in April 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 63, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (37). Barkby is below the national average while Milton Keynes is above, making Barkby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkby or Milton Keynes safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 63 vs 206 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barkby and Milton Keynes?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 206).

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