Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK10 · Milton Keynes
187
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN2 · Northamptonshire
343
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Milton Keynes has less crime — 187 vs 343 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Milton Keynes in February 2026 — 343 vs 187 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (33), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (88). 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 Northampton — 187 vs 343 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Milton Keynes saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Milton Keynes recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 343).