Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK46 · Milton Keynes
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
240
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Clifton Reynes has less crime — 17 vs 240 incidents in February 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Clifton Reynes in February 2026 — 240 incidents compared to 17, a 14.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clifton Reynes sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Kempston has more Anti-social behaviour (29). Clifton Reynes is below the national average while Kempston is above, making Clifton Reynes the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 17 vs 240 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Clifton Reynes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clifton Reynes saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kempston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 240).