Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK8 · Milton Keynes
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.
Bradwell Abbey recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 114 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradwell Abbey sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Northampton has more Other theft (7). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Bradwell Abbey — 48 vs 114 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradwell Abbey saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 114).