Kettering vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kettering

NN16 · Northamptonshire

316

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences109
  • Anti-social behaviour65
  • Shoplifting29

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 316 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in February 2026 — 316 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (65), while Stony Stratford has more 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 Kettering or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 129 vs 316 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Stony Stratford had more Other theft. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 316).

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