Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
214
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN13 · Northamptonshire
50
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brackley has less crime — 50 vs 214 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Brackley in April 2026 — 214 incidents compared to 50, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Brackley has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Brackley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 50 vs 214 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Brackley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Brackley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Brackley recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 214).