Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK2 · Milton Keynes
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN13 · Northamptonshire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brackley has less crime — 49 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Brackley in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 49, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Brackley has more Public order (5). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Brackley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 49 vs 196 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Brackley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Brackley had more Public order. Overall, Brackley recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 196).