Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN2 · Northamptonshire
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK15 · Milton Keynes
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Willen has less crime — 85 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Willen in April 2026 — 281 incidents compared to 85, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (86) and Public order (25), while Willen has more Vehicle crime (16) and Shoplifting (9). Northampton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Willen is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Willen recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 85 vs 281 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Willen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Willen had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Willen recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 281).