Milton Keynes vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Milton Keynes

MK9 · Milton Keynes

539

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences185
  • Shoplifting103
  • Other theft45

Stony Stratford

MK11 · Milton Keynes

65

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Burglary6
  • Other theft5

Stony Stratford has less crime — 65 vs 539 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in February 2026 — 539 incidents compared to 65, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (103), while Stony Stratford has more Burglary (6). Milton Keynes 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Keynes or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 65 vs 539 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Stony Stratford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Milton Keynes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Burglary. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 539).

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