Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN4 · Northamptonshire
121
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
MK7 · Milton Keynes
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Walton has less crime — 81 vs 121 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton saw somewhat more crime than Walton in February 2026 (121 vs 81 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Walton has more Vehicle crime (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Walton recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 81 vs 121 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Walton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Walton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Walton recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 121).