Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK7 · Milton Keynes
116
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Walton has less crime — 116 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Walton in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 116, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Walton sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). 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 Wellingborough — 116 vs 373 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Walton saw higher rates of Public order while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Walton recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 373).