Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 146 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston saw somewhat more crime than Bletchley in February 2026 (215 vs 146 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Shoplifting (12), while Duston has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and Burglary (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bletchley recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 146 vs 215 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Duston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Duston had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 215).