Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN1 · Northamptonshire
838
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK11 · Milton Keynes
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 92 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 92, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Public order (57), while Stony Stratford has more Burglary (15). Northampton 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 92 vs 838 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Stony Stratford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Public order while Stony Stratford had more Burglary. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 838).