Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN18 · Northamptonshire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK16 · Milton Keynes
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport Pagnell has less crime — 41 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Corby recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in February 2026 — 241 incidents compared to 41, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Newport Pagnell has more Shoplifting (5). Corby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newport Pagnell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Corby — 41 vs 241 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newport Pagnell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 241).