Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Buckingham recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 4, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (6) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Hambleton has more Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Buckingham — 4 vs 20 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Hambleton had more Weapons possession and Drugs. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 20).