Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
600
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK46 · Milton Keynes
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Clifton Reynes has less crime — 16 vs 600 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Clifton Reynes in April 2026 — 600 incidents compared to 16, a 37.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (98) and Shoplifting (79), while Clifton Reynes has more Vehicle crime (5) and Other theft (2). Bedford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Clifton Reynes is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 16 vs 600 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Clifton Reynes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Clifton Reynes had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 600).