Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK18 · Buckinghamshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Buckingham has less crime — 11 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Towcester recorded substantially more crime than Buckingham in February 2026 — 40 incidents compared to 11, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buckingham sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Towcester has more Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than Towcester — 11 vs 40 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Buckingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Buckingham saw higher rates of Other crime while Towcester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Buckingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 40).