Milton Keynes vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Milton Keynes

MK9 · Milton Keynes

613

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences214
  • Shoplifting111
  • Anti-social behaviour51

Stony Stratford

MK11 · Milton Keynes

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Burglary15

Stony Stratford has less crime — 92 vs 613 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 613 incidents compared to 92, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), while Stony Stratford has more Burglary (15). 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 April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 92 vs 613 incidents. That is 85% 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 April 2026, Milton Keynes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Burglary. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 613).

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