Bow Brickhill vs Milton Keynes — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bow Brickhill

MK17 · Milton Keynes

48

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Criminal damage & arson7
  • Public order6

Milton Keynes

MK10 · Milton Keynes

206

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting37
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 48, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (37). Bow Brickhill is below the national average while Milton Keynes is above, making Bow Brickhill the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Brickhill or Milton Keynes safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 48 vs 206 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Bow Brickhill is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bow Brickhill and Milton Keynes?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Public order while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 206).

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