Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
MK7 · Milton Keynes
116
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Walton has less crime — 116 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Walton in April 2026 — 179 vs 116 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Walton has more Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Walton recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 116 vs 179 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Walton had more Public order. Overall, Walton recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 179).