Leicester vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leicester

LE3 · Leicester

328

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences129
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson42

Stony Stratford

MK12 · Milton Keynes

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Stony Stratford has less crime — 161 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 328 vs 161 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leicester records significantly more (129 vs 60 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leicester or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 161 vs 328 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Leicester recorded 129 incidents of this type vs 60 in Stony Stratford. Overall, Stony Stratford had fewer total crimes (161 vs 328).

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