Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK12 · Milton Keynes
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 161 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Duston recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 318 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Stony Stratford has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 161 vs 318 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Duston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 318).