Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK9 · Milton Keynes
539
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 34 vs 539 incidents in February 2026.
Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 539 incidents compared to 34, a 15.9x 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 (9) and Burglary (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 34 vs 539 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
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 Burglary. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 539).