Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN2 · Northamptonshire
343
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 343 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 343 incidents compared to 11, a 31.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Northampton has more Shoplifting (46). Buckingham is below the national average while Northampton 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 Northampton — 11 vs 343 incidents. That is 97% 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 Northampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 343).