Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK9 · Milton Keynes
539
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 539 incidents in February 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 539 incidents compared to 11, a 49.0x 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 (103) and Other theft (45). Buckingham is below the national average while Milton Keynes is above, making Buckingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 11 vs 539 incidents. That is 98% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 539).