Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK9 · Milton Keynes
539
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
121
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 121 vs 539 incidents in February 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 539 incidents compared to 121, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (103) and Other theft (45), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (43) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 121 vs 539 incidents. That is 78% 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 Shoplifting and Other theft while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 539).