Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 55 incidents in February 2026.
Bow Brickhill recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 55 incidents compared to 16, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Irthlingborough has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Bow Brickhill — 16 vs 55 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Irthlingborough had more Other theft. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 55).