Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN2 · Northamptonshire
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK12 · Milton Keynes
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 161 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 281 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Public order (25), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 161 vs 281 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Public order while Stony Stratford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 281).