Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK16 · Milton Keynes
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Newport Pagnell has less crime — 41 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Newport Pagnell in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 41, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport Pagnell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Wellingborough has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Newport Pagnell is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Newport Pagnell the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 41 vs 395 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Newport Pagnell 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 Wellingborough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newport Pagnell recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 395).