Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK9 · Milton Keynes
539
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN2 · Northamptonshire
343
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 343 vs 539 incidents in February 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 539 vs 343 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Other theft (45), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (88). 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 February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 343 vs 539 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Milton Keynes is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Milton Keynes saw higher rates of Other theft while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (343 vs 539).