Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK14 · Milton Keynes
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
Stantonbury recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 48, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (7), while Stantonbury has more Shoplifting (30) and Vehicle crime (18). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Stantonbury — 48 vs 163 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Stantonbury had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 163).