Crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges: statistics, rates and trends
988 crimes were recorded in Farnhams & Stoke Poges in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges at a glance
- Crime trends in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- Types of crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- Farnhams & Stoke Poges compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- What happened after crimes were reported in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- Population and deprivation in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- Questions about crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- About this data
988 crimes were recorded in Farnhams & Stoke Poges in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 356 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Farnhams & Stoke Poges has the 2,612th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Farnhams & Stoke Poges | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 988 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,580 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,535 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (988). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 988 | 59.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,060 | 63.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,213 | 73.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,207 | 72.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,420 | 85.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,369 | 82.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,331 | 80.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,535 | 92.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,302 | 78.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Farnhams & Stoke Poges 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+27%) and other crime (+18%). The largest falls were in other theft (-26%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 6.5 | 1.32 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -14% |
| Other theft | 75 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -26% |
| Public order | 73 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -9% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +9% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +27% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +79% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, 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 Farnhams & Stoke Poges, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Farnhams & Stoke Poges.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnhams & Stoke Poges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | 1,170 | 67.9 | +14% |
| Burnham | 1,196 | 73.4 | +23% |
| Iver | 731 | 64.9 | +9% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -26% |
| Beaconsfield | 943 | 73.5 | +23% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 841 | 47.9 | -20% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -32% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 647 | 41.7 | -30% |
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 Farnhams & Stoke Poges over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Kingsway Mews | 31 |
| On or near Mobbs Close | 30 |
| On or near Grangewood | 28 |
| On or near Journeys End | 26 |
| On or near Hollow Hill Lane | 24 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 22 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 21 |
| On or near Church Lane | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Farnhams & Stoke Poges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 324 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 30.5% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 89 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
Farnhams & Stoke Poges has an estimated population of 16,580. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Farnhams & Stoke Poges sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Farnhams & Stoke Poges |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Farnhams & Stoke Poges a safe place to live?
Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 59.6 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 Farnhams & Stoke Poges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (108).
Is crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges was down 7% on the year before: 988 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,060 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Farnhams & Stoke Poges?
Farnhams & Stoke Poges 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 Farnhams & Stoke Poges. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.