Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 108 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Public order (6), while Kettering has more Anti-social behaviour (28) and Other theft (9). 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, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 48 vs 108 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Bow Brickhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Kettering had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 108).