Bletchley vs Northampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bletchley

MK2 · Milton Keynes

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Criminal damage & arson20

Northampton

NN3 · Northamptonshire

309

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Bletchley has less crime — 186 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 309 vs 186 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Northampton records significantly more (116 vs 75 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bletchley or Northampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bletchley recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 186 vs 309 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bletchley and Northampton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bletchley recorded 75 incidents of this type vs 116 in Northampton. Overall, Bletchley had fewer total crimes (186 vs 309).

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