Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK8 · Milton Keynes
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bradwell Abbey has less crime — 114 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Bradwell Abbey in April 2026 — 309 incidents compared to 114, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradwell Abbey sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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, Bradwell Abbey recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 114 vs 309 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradwell Abbey saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bradwell Abbey recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 309).