Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK16 · Milton Keynes
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Newport Pagnell recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 16, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Newport Pagnell has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Newport Pagnell — 16 vs 41 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Irthlingborough saw higher rates of Other theft while Newport Pagnell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 41).