Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
MK46 · Milton Keynes
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Clifton Reynes has less crime — 17 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Clifton Reynes in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 17, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24), while Clifton Reynes has more Vehicle crime (3). 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, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 17 vs 129 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Clifton Reynes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Clifton Reynes had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 129).