Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK8 · Milton Keynes
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN16 · Northamptonshire
316
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bradwell Abbey has less crime — 74 vs 316 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Bradwell Abbey in February 2026 — 316 incidents compared to 74, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradwell Abbey sees higher rates of Other theft (10), while Kettering has more Shoplifting (29). Bradwell Abbey is below the national average while Kettering is above, making Bradwell Abbey the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bradwell Abbey recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 74 vs 316 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Bradwell Abbey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bradwell Abbey saw higher rates of Other theft while Kettering had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bradwell Abbey recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 316).