Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK11 · Milton Keynes
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 92 vs 210 incidents in April 2026.
Hinckley recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 210 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Stony Stratford has more Burglary (15). Hinckley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stony Stratford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 92 vs 210 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Stony Stratford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Burglary. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 210).