Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK10 · Milton Keynes
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Milton Keynes has less crime — 206 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Milton Keynes in April 2026 — 359 vs 206 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (102) and Public order (24), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Milton Keynes recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 206 vs 359 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Milton Keynes recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 359).