Buckingham vs Milton Keynes — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Buckingham

MK18 · Buckinghamshire

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Shoplifting3

Milton Keynes

MK10 · Milton Keynes

206

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting37
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Buckingham has less crime — 20 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in April 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 20, a 10.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Milton Keynes records significantly more (62 vs 6 incidents). Buckingham is below the national average while Milton Keynes is above, making Buckingham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buckingham or Milton Keynes safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 20 vs 206 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Buckingham recorded 6 incidents of this type vs 62 in Milton Keynes. Overall, Buckingham had fewer total crimes (20 vs 206).

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