Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK2 · Milton Keynes
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 196 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton saw somewhat more crime than Bletchley in February 2026 (265 vs 196 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (39). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bletchley recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 196 vs 265 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (196 vs 265).