Crime in Stony Stratford: statistics, rates and trends
1,099 crimes were recorded in Stony Stratford in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stony Stratford
- Questions about crime in Stony Stratford
- About this data
1,099 crimes were recorded in Stony Stratford in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 497 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stony Stratford has the 2,526th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stony Stratford | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,099 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,809 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stony Stratford was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,172 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (701). Over the whole period it rose 57%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,099 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,080 | 60.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,172 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,140 | 64.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,023 | 57.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 904 | 50.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 880 | 49.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 717 | 40.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 701 | 39.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stony Stratford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and drugs (+45%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 497 | 27.9 | 0.82 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 8.1 | 0.53 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -7% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +6% |
| Public order | 68 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +3% |
| Burglary | 66 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -27% |
| Drugs | 45 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +45% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.52 | +29% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stony Stratford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stony Stratford recorded 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stony Stratford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stony Stratford recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stony Stratford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stony Stratford recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stony Stratford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stony Stratford recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stony Stratford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stony Stratford recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stony Stratford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stony Stratford recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stony Stratford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stony Stratford recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stony Stratford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stony Stratford recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stony Stratford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stony Stratford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stony Stratford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stony Stratford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stony Stratford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stony Stratford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stony Stratford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stony Stratford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stony Stratford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stony Stratford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stony Stratford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stony Stratford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stony Stratford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stony Stratford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stony Stratford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton | 1,902 | 111.7 | +81% |
| Bradwell | 1,243 | 93.4 | +51% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | +25% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +420% |
| Stantonbury | 1,416 | 87.9 | +43% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | +26% |
| Tattenhoe | 631 | 49.1 | -21% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | +89% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stony Stratford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 91 |
| On or near Friesland Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Shearmans | 41 |
| On or near Woolmans | 37 |
| On or near Roveley Court | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Bellwether | 25 |
| On or near Valentina Court | 24 |
| On or near Galway Grove | 23 |
| On or near Berrichon Crescent | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stony Stratford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 362 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 12.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Stony Stratford has an estimated population of 17,809. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stony Stratford sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stony Stratford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.5% |
Is Stony Stratford a safe place to live?
Stony Stratford recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stony Stratford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Stony Stratford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stony Stratford was up 2% on the year before: 1,099 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,080 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stony Stratford?
Stony Stratford is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stony Stratford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.