Northampton vs Shenley Church End — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Northampton

NN2 · Northamptonshire

343

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting46

Shenley Church End

MK5 · Milton Keynes

129

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting11

Shenley Church End has less crime — 129 vs 343 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Shenley Church End in February 2026 — 343 incidents compared to 129, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Northampton records significantly more (100 vs 56 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 Shenley Church End safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Shenley Church End recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 129 vs 343 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Northampton and Shenley Church End?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Northampton recorded 100 incidents of this type vs 56 in Shenley Church End. Overall, Shenley Church End had fewer total crimes (129 vs 343).

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