Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK10 · Milton Keynes
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 48, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (7). Milton Keynes sits above the national average for recorded crime while Northampton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 48 vs 206 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Milton Keynes saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 206).