Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
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 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 161, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (198), 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 Leicester — 161 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Stony Stratford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 1,488).