Crime Rate in Stony Stratford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stony Stratford

The total recorded crimes in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stony Stratford crime rate of 4.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Stony Stratford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berrichon Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Masham Way with total crimes: 9
  • Shearmans with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Stony Stratford has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 4.49 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stony Stratford)CrimesRank (Stony Stratford)CrimesRank (Stony Stratford)
Central Milton Keynes535 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East383 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead300 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton183 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton175 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury98 111,793 61,821 5
Broughton130 61,511 8999 14
Bletchley Park112 81,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton125 71,649 71,244 9
Bradwell97 121,287 131,248 8
Loughton & Shenley111 91,216 141,138 11
Monkston85 151,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End91 131,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West86 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South55 17792 16635 16
Tattenhoe69 16604 19530 19
Olney46 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope53 18731 17571 18

Stony Stratford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 623 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202550
March 202540
February 202548
January 202538
December 202431
November 202448
October 202453
September 202439
August 202444
July 202447
June 2024100
May 202431

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202516
February 20258
January 202515
December 20247
November 202418
October 202415
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20249
July 202415
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202511
February 20253
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 202420

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 202519
December 202412
November 20243
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202430
May 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Stony Stratford in May 2025

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

1. Berrichon Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Masham Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Shearmans (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
5. Flitton Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anthony Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Vulcan Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bennet Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Abigar Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cheviot Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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