Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
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 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in February 2026 — 215 incidents compared to 41, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Burglary (21), while Newport Pagnell has more Shoplifting (5). 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 February 2026 Police data, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 41 vs 215 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Burglary while Newport Pagnell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 215).