Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK12 · Milton Keynes
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Stony Stratford recorded notably higher crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 161 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stony Stratford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Towcester has more 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 Stony Stratford — 66 vs 161 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stony Stratford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Towcester had more Other theft. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 161).