Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
MK10 · Milton Keynes
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 206 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Other theft (9), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 108 vs 206 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Milton Keynes is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 206).