Crime Rate in Stony Stratford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stony Stratford

The total recorded crimes in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stony Stratford crime rate of 4.78 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Stony Stratford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berrichon Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Bellwether with total crimes: 9
  • Friesland Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Stony Stratford has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stony Stratford)CrimesRank (Stony Stratford)CrimesRank (Stony Stratford)
Central Milton Keynes571 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East373 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead325 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton206 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton177 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury126 101,793 61,821 5
Danesborough & Walton155 61,649 71,244 9
Bletchley Park130 91,394 91,383 7
Loughton & Shenley148 71,216 141,138 11
Bradwell98 151,287 131,248 8
Broughton145 81,511 8999 14
Monkston114 121,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End103 131,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West98 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South84 16792 16635 16
Olney58 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope70 17731 17571 18
Tattenhoe64 18604 19530 19

Stony Stratford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 202519
December 202412
November 20243
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202526
May 202522
April 202516
March 202516
February 20258
January 202515
December 20247
November 202418
October 202415
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202545
May 202554
April 202550
March 202540
February 202548
January 202538
December 202431
November 202448
October 202453
September 202439
August 202444

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20258
March 202511
February 20253
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

High Crime Locations Stony Stratford in July 2025

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

1. Berrichon Crescent (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Other crime3
Other theft3
2. Bellwether (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Friesland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Marley Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakhill Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Fury Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vulcan Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Nero Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Valentina Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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