Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK1 · Milton Keynes
214
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 214 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 214 incidents compared to 48, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (25), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (7). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Northampton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 48 vs 214 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 214).