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

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 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 161, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Milton Keynes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), 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 Milton Keynes or Stony Stratford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 161 vs 613 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Milton Keynes is above the national average.

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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 613).

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