Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK2 · Milton Keynes
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 16, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Irthlingborough has more Other theft (2). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Irthlingborough is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 16 vs 196 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough 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 Irthlingborough had more Other theft. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 196).