Kettering vs Milton Keynes — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kettering

NN15 · Northamptonshire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Other theft9

Milton Keynes

MK9 · Milton Keynes

613

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences214
  • Shoplifting111
  • Anti-social behaviour51

Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 613 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 613 incidents compared to 108, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (111). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kettering or Milton Keynes safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 108 vs 613 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Milton Keynes is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Kettering and Milton Keynes?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Other theft while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 613).

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