Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK7 · Milton Keynes
116
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 116 incidents in April 2026.
Walton recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 116 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Other theft (7), 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Walton — 48 vs 116 incidents. That is 59% 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 Walton had more Public order. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 116).