Barkby vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Stony Stratford

MK12 · Milton Keynes

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Barkby has less crime — 63 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stony Stratford recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 63, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stony Stratford records significantly more (60 vs 26 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkby or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Stony Stratford — 63 vs 161 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barkby and Stony Stratford?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Barkby recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 60 in Stony Stratford. Overall, Barkby had fewer total crimes (63 vs 161).

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