Northampton vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Northampton

NN3 · Northamptonshire

309

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Stony Stratford

MK12 · Milton Keynes

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Stony Stratford has less crime — 161 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 309 vs 161 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Northampton records significantly more (116 vs 60 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 161 vs 309 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Northampton recorded 116 incidents of this type vs 60 in Stony Stratford. Overall, Stony Stratford had fewer total crimes (161 vs 309).

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