Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
838
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 160 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 160, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Northampton has more Public order (57). 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 Northampton — 160 vs 838 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bletchley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Public order. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 838).