Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK17 · Milton Keynes
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (48) in April 2026.
Bow Brickhill and Northampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 48 and 48 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bow Brickhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Public order (6), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Bow Brickhill and Northampton recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (48 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bow Brickhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Total crime levels were similar.