Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK12 · Milton Keynes
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stony Stratford has less crime — 161 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded notably higher crime than Stony Stratford in April 2026 — 373 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stony Stratford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). 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, Stony Stratford recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 161 vs 373 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stony Stratford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stony Stratford recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 373).