Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Buckingham has less crime — 20 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bow Brickhill recorded notably higher crime than Buckingham in April 2026 — 48 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Buckingham has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Bow Brickhill — 20 vs 48 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Public order while Buckingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 48).