Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 11, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Northampton has more Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 11 vs 122 incidents. That is 91% 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 Drugs. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 122).