Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
MK46 · Milton Keynes
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Clifton Reynes has less crime — 16 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Clifton Reynes in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 16, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Clifton Reynes has more Vehicle crime (5) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 16 vs 179 incidents. That is 91% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Clifton Reynes had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 179).