Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK3 · Milton Keynes
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bletchley has less crime — 160 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Bletchley in April 2026 — 309 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bletchley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 309 incidents. That is 48% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bletchley recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 309).