Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 190 incidents in February 2026.
Bletchley recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in February 2026 — 190 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Kettering has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 97 vs 190 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Kettering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kettering had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 190).