Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK8 · Milton Keynes
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 34 vs 74 incidents in February 2026.
Bradwell Abbey recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 74 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradwell Abbey sees higher rates of Other theft (10), while Northampton has more Burglary (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Bradwell Abbey — 34 vs 74 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Northampton 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 Burglary. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 74).