Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN1 · Northamptonshire
888
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK12 · Milton Keynes
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 129 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in February 2026 — 888 incidents compared to 129, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (236) and Vehicle crime (69), while Stony Stratford has more Shoplifting (23) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 129 vs 888 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Stony Stratford had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 888).