Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.
Irthlingborough saw somewhat more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 (16 vs 11 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Irthlingborough has more Other theft (2). 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, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Irthlingborough — 11 vs 16 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Other crime while Irthlingborough had more Other theft. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 16).