Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK46 · Milton Keynes
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Clifton Reynes has less crime — 17 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Clifton Reynes in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 17, a 30.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (66) and Public order (45), while Clifton Reynes has more Vehicle crime (3) and Shoplifting (2). Bedford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Clifton Reynes is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 17 vs 512 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Clifton Reynes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Clifton Reynes had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Clifton Reynes recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 512).