Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 11, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Kettering has more Vehicle crime (8). 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 Kettering — 11 vs 97 incidents. That is 89% 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 Kettering had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 97).