Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 160 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 359 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Kettering has more Public order (24). 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, Bletchley recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 160 vs 359 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kettering had more Public order. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 359).