Stantonbury vs Wigston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Stantonbury

MK14 · Milton Keynes

163

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Shoplifting30
  • Vehicle crime18

Wigston

LE18 · Leicestershire

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Public order18

Stantonbury has less crime — 163 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stantonbury and Wigston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 163 and 168 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stantonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30) and Vehicle crime (18), while Wigston has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stantonbury or Wigston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stantonbury recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 163 vs 168 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Stantonbury and Wigston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stantonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Stantonbury recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 168).

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