Northampton vs Walton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Northampton

NN1 · Northamptonshire

838

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences264
  • Anti-social behaviour203
  • Public order57

Walton

MK7 · Milton Keynes

116

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Public order12

Walton has less crime — 116 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Walton in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 116, a 7.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Northampton records significantly more (264 vs 44 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Northampton or Walton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Walton recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 116 vs 838 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Northampton and Walton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Northampton recorded 264 incidents of this type vs 44 in Walton. Overall, Walton had fewer total crimes (116 vs 838).

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