Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN9 · Northamptonshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 30 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Bletchley recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 30, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Irthlingborough has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Bletchley — 30 vs 160 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Irthlingborough had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 160).