Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN10 · Northamptonshire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK11 · Milton Keynes
65
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 65 vs 245 incidents in February 2026.
Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in February 2026 — 245 incidents compared to 65, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rushden sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (51) and Shoplifting (46), while Stony Stratford has more Burglary (6) and Other theft (5). Rushden sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stony Stratford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 65 vs 245 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Stony Stratford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rushden saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 245).