Clifton Reynes vs Thorn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Clifton Reynes

MK46 · Milton Keynes

17

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Shoplifting2

Thorn

LU5 · Central Bedfordshire

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Other theft13

Clifton Reynes has less crime — 17 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Thorn recorded substantially more crime than Clifton Reynes in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 17, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clifton Reynes sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Shoplifting (2), while Thorn has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton Reynes or Thorn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 17 vs 141 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Clifton Reynes is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Clifton Reynes and Thorn?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clifton Reynes saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Thorn had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 141).

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