Northampton vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Northampton

NN1 · Northamptonshire

888

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences257
  • Anti-social behaviour236
  • Vehicle crime69

Stony Stratford

MK12 · Milton Keynes

129

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Shoplifting23
  • Other theft12

Stony Stratford has less crime — 129 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Northampton or Stony Stratford safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Northampton and Stony Stratford?

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).

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