Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN16 · Northamptonshire
316
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 146 vs 316 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Bletchley in February 2026 — 316 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Kettering has more Anti-social behaviour (65). 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 Kettering — 146 vs 316 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kettering had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 316).