Northampton vs Stantonbury — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Northampton

NN1 · Northamptonshire

838

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences264
  • Anti-social behaviour203
  • Public order57

Stantonbury

MK14 · Milton Keynes

163

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Shoplifting30
  • Vehicle crime18

Stantonbury has less crime — 163 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Stantonbury in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 163, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (203) and Public order (57), while Stantonbury has more Shoplifting (30) and Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Northampton or Stantonbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stantonbury recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 163 vs 838 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Northampton and Stantonbury?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Stantonbury had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Stantonbury recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 838).

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