Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK7 · Milton Keynes
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Walton has less crime — 81 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston recorded substantially more crime than Walton in February 2026 — 215 incidents compared to 81, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Burglary (21), while Walton has more Vehicle crime (9). Duston sits above the national average for recorded crime while Walton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Walton recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 81 vs 215 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Walton 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 Walton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Walton recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 215).