Northampton vs Stony Stratford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Northampton

NN4 · Northamptonshire

179

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson18

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 179 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton and Stony Stratford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 179 and 161 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 179 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.

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 67 incidents of this type vs 60 in Stony Stratford. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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