Milton Keynes vs Newport Pagnell — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Milton Keynes

MK9 · Milton Keynes

613

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences214
  • Shoplifting111
  • Anti-social behaviour51

Newport Pagnell

MK16 · Milton Keynes

82

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Public order9

Newport Pagnell has less crime — 82 vs 613 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in April 2026 — 613 incidents compared to 82, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), while Newport Pagnell has more Public order (9). Milton Keynes sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newport Pagnell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Keynes or Newport Pagnell safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 82 vs 613 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Milton Keynes and Newport Pagnell?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Milton Keynes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newport Pagnell had more Public order. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 613).

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