Stony Stratford vs Wellingborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Stony Stratford

MK11 · Milton Keynes

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Burglary15

Wellingborough

NN8 · Northamptonshire

373

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Anti-social behaviour107
  • Shoplifting29

Stony Stratford has less crime — 92 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 92, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stony Stratford sees higher rates of Burglary (15), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Stony Stratford is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Stony Stratford the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stony Stratford or Wellingborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 92 vs 373 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Stony Stratford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Stony Stratford and Wellingborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stony Stratford saw higher rates of Burglary while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 373).

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