Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK16 · Milton Keynes
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport Pagnell has less crime — 41 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Newport Pagnell in February 2026 — 97 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), 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, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 41 vs 97 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Newport Pagnell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 97).