Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
310
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 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 92, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35), while Stony Stratford has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Burglary (15). Leicester 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 Leicester — 92 vs 310 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Stony Stratford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Stony Stratford had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 310).