Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK14 · Milton Keynes
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
Stantonbury recorded notably higher crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 163 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stantonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30) and Vehicle crime (18), while Towcester has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (6). 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, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Stantonbury — 66 vs 163 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stantonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Towcester had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 163).