Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK5 · Milton Keynes
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Buckingham has less crime — 20 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Shenley Church End recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 20, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Shoplifting (3), while Shenley Church End has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Shenley Church End — 20 vs 140 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Shenley Church End had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 140).