Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
214
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 179 vs 214 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley saw somewhat more crime than Northampton in April 2026 (214 vs 179 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (46). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 179 vs 214 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Bletchley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 214).