Crime in Stony Stratford: statistics, rates and trends
1,091 crimes were recorded in Stony Stratford in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stony Stratford at a glance
- Crime trends in Stony Stratford
- Types of crime in Stony Stratford
- Stony Stratford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stony Stratford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stony Stratford
- Demographics of Stony Stratford
- Questions about crime in Stony Stratford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (491), anti-social behaviour (151) and public order (70) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stony Stratford | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,091 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.3 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,809 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stony Stratford peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,145 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (709). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 54%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,091 | 61.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,086 | 61.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,128 | 63.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,145 | 64.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,072 | 60.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 894 | 50.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 865 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 745 | 41.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 709 | 39.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 32 to 47 and burglary rose from 49 to 63, while vehicle crime fell from 85 to 61 and criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 491 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 70 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 69 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stony Stratford; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Tattenhoe (49.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stony Stratford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton | 1,865 | 109.6 | +79% |
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | +51% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | +31% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +426% |
| Stantonbury | 1,399 | 86.9 | +42% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | +26% |
| Tattenhoe | 638 | 49.6 | -19% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +89% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Stony Stratford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Shearmans | 42 |
| On or near Woolmans | 37 |
| On or near Friesland Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Roveley Court | 34 |
| On or near Galway Grove | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Valentina Court | 26 |
| On or near Bellwether | 23 |
| On or near Sabina Close | 22 |
Of the 940 crimes in Stony Stratford with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 359 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Stony Stratford has an estimated population of 17,809 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), more children (25%, against 18%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stony Stratford average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stony Stratford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Stony Stratford a safe place to live?
Stony Stratford recorded 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stony Stratford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 491 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Stony Stratford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stony Stratford was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,091 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,086 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stony Stratford?
About 17,809 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stony Stratford?
Stony Stratford is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.