Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 190 incidents in February 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 190 incidents compared to 11, a 17.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while Buckingham has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other crime (1). 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, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 11 vs 190 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Buckingham had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 190).