Crime Rate in Stony Stratford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stony Stratford

The total recorded crimes in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stony Stratford crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stony Stratford, encompassing approximately 23,847 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Stony Stratford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dorsey Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woolmans with total crimes: 5
  • Shearmans with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stony Stratford?

To understand the safety of Stony Stratford, we need to analyze Stony Stratford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Stony Stratford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1360 crimes compared to 1868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Stony Stratford had fewer crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,180 crimes compared to 1,625. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Milton Keynes, Stony Stratford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Stony Stratford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stony Stratford has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 11th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Stony Stratford crimes were 1,360. The crime rate of Stony Stratford in 2024 was 57.03 (year) or 4.75 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stony Stratford were around 1,180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.48 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)
Central Milton Keynes538 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East389 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead201 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton176 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton153 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury128 61,793 61,821 5
Bletchley Park110 71,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton87 121,649 71,244 9
Bradwell99 101,287 131,248 8
Broughton105 91,511 8999 14
Loughton & Shenley108 81,216 141,138 11
Monkston85 131,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End81 151,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West82 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South57 18792 16635 16
Tattenhoe59 16604 19530 19
Olney39 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope59 17731 17571 18

Stony Stratford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202548
January 202538
December 202431
November 202448
October 202453
September 202439
August 202444
July 202447
June 2024100
May 202431
April 202436

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20249
July 202415
June 202426
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 202515
December 20247
November 202418
October 202415
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 202420
April 20244

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 202519
December 202412
November 20243
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202430
May 20243
April 202416

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stony Stratford in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stony Stratford postcode area is presented below.

1. Dorsey Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Woolmans (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shearmans (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Roveley Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Masham Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Romney Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Apollo Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Vulcan Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Flavius Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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