Loughborough vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Loughborough

LE11 · Leicestershire

464

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Shoplifting109
  • Anti-social behaviour70

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 464 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 464 incidents compared to 161, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (109), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Loughborough or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 161 vs 464 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 464).

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