Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
214
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 214 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 214 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (25), while Kettering has more Anti-social behaviour (28) and Other theft (9). 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, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 108 vs 214 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Bletchley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kettering had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 214).