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

MK9 · Milton Keynes

613

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences214
  • Shoplifting111
  • Anti-social behaviour51

Buckingham has less crime — 20 vs 613 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in April 2026 — 613 incidents compared to 20, a 30.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Milton Keynes has more Anti-social behaviour (51). 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 613 incidents. That is 97% 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 April 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Milton Keynes had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 613).

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