Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
214
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 214 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 214 incidents compared to 48, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Bow Brickhill has more Public order (6). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bow Brickhill is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 48 vs 214 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Bow Brickhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bow Brickhill had more Public order. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 214).