Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK8 · Milton Keynes
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN2 · Northamptonshire
343
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bradwell Abbey has less crime — 74 vs 343 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Bradwell Abbey in February 2026 — 343 incidents compared to 74, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradwell Abbey sees higher rates of Other theft (10), while Northampton has more Shoplifting (46). Bradwell Abbey is below the national average while Northampton 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 Northampton — 74 vs 343 incidents. That is 78% 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 Northampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bradwell Abbey recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 343).