Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK2 · Milton Keynes
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 34 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 34, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Northampton has more Burglary (3). Bletchley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Northampton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 34 vs 196 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Northampton 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 Northampton had more Burglary. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 196).