Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK46 · Milton Keynes
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Clifton Reynes has less crime — 16 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Clifton Reynes in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 16, a 18.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clifton Reynes sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Other theft (2), while Kempston has more Anti-social behaviour (52) and Shoplifting (49). 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 April 2026 Police data, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 16 vs 295 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Clifton Reynes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clifton Reynes saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Kempston had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 295).