Bletchley vs Northampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bletchley

MK2 · Milton Keynes

196

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences79
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Northampton

NN4 · Northamptonshire

121

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Northampton has less crime — 121 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bletchley recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 196 vs 121 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bletchley records significantly more (79 vs 44 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 February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 121 vs 196 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Bletchley 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 February 2026, Bletchley recorded 79 incidents of this type vs 44 in Northampton. Overall, Northampton had fewer total crimes (121 vs 196).

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