Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN4 · Northamptonshire
150
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
MK6 · Milton Keynes
421
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 150 vs 421 incidents in March 2026.
Woughton On The Green recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in March 2026 — 421 incidents compared to 150, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Woughton On The Green has more Public order (37) and Other theft (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Woughton On The Green — 150 vs 421 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Woughton On The Green is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Woughton On The Green had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 421).