Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bow Brickhill has less crime — 48 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Bow Brickhill in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 48, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (46). 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 Northampton — 48 vs 179 incidents. That is 73% 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 Public order while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bow Brickhill recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 179).