Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK4 · Milton Keynes
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.
Shenley Brook End recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 48, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Shenley Brook End has more Shoplifting (27). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Shenley Brook End — 48 vs 145 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Other theft while Shenley Brook End had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 145).