Duston vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Duston

NN5 · Northamptonshire

215

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences79
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Burglary21

Stony Stratford

MK12 · Milton Keynes

129

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Shoplifting23
  • Other theft12

Stony Stratford has less crime — 129 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Duston recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in February 2026 — 215 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (37) and Burglary (21), while Stony Stratford has more Shoplifting (23) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Duston or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 129 vs 215 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Duston is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Stony Stratford had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 215).

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