Kettering vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kettering

NN16 · Northamptonshire

359

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences138
  • Anti-social behaviour102
  • Public order24

Stony Stratford

MK11 · Milton Keynes

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Burglary15

Stony Stratford has less crime — 92 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 92, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Public order (24), while Stony Stratford has more Burglary (15). Kettering 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Kettering or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 92 vs 359 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Stony Stratford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Public order while Stony Stratford had more Burglary. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 359).

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