Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
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 272 incidents in April 2026.
Rushden recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 272 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rushden sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), 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 Rushden — 161 vs 272 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Rushden is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rushden saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stony Stratford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 272).