Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Buckingham has less crime — 20 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 20, a 18.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Wellingborough has more Anti-social behaviour (107). Buckingham is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Buckingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 20 vs 373 incidents. That is 95% 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 while Wellingborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 373).