Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK16 · Milton Keynes
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport Pagnell has less crime — 82 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Duston recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 82, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Newport Pagnell has more Public order (9). Duston 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 April 2026 Police data, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 82 vs 318 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newport Pagnell had more Public order. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 318).