Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK12 · Milton Keynes
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 129 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Stony Stratford in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 129, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stony Stratford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Other theft (12), while Wellingborough has more Anti-social behaviour (81) and Criminal damage & arson (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 129 vs 395 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stony Stratford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Wellingborough had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 395).