Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK16 · Milton Keynes
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 35 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Newport Pagnell saw somewhat more crime than Northampton in February 2026 (41 vs 35 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport Pagnell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Northampton has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Newport Pagnell — 35 vs 41 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newport Pagnell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 41).