Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 11, a 35.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Wellingborough has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Buckingham is below the national average while Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough — 11 vs 395 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 Wellingborough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 395).