Buckingham vs Milton Keynes — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Buckingham

MK18 · Buckinghamshire

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other crime1

Milton Keynes

MK10 · Milton Keynes

187

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Shoplifting33
  • Vehicle crime33

Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 187 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 187 incidents compared to 11, a 17.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other crime (1), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (33) and Vehicle crime (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buckingham or Milton Keynes safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 11 vs 187 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Buckingham and Milton Keynes?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 187).

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