Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
316
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK10 · Milton Keynes
187
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Milton Keynes has less crime — 187 vs 316 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Milton Keynes in February 2026 — 316 vs 187 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (65), while Milton Keynes has more Vehicle crime (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Milton Keynes recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 187 vs 316 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Milton Keynes had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Milton Keynes recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 316).