Crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges: statistics, rates and trends
972 crimes were recorded in Farnhams & Stoke Poges in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- Questions about crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (336), vehicle crime (117) and anti-social behaviour (94) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,665th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Farnhams & Stoke Poges | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 972 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,580 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges of any year here (972 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 972 | 58.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,073 | 64.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,195 | 72.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,187 | 71.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,405 | 84.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,398 | 84.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,300 | 78.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,539 | 92.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,348 | 81.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded notably more vehicle crime (42% above the national rate) and other crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 20 to 35 and other crime rose from 37 to 49, while other theft fell from 98 to 70 and criminal damage and arson fell from 119 to 87.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 20.3 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 7.1 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Other crime | 49 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.2 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +75% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Farnhams & Stoke Poges; the highest is Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (75.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnhams & Stoke Poges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | 1,169 | 67.8 | +16% |
| Burnham | 1,193 | 73.2 | +25% |
| Iver | 752 | 66.8 | +14% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -25% |
| Beaconsfield | 972 | 75.8 | +29% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 846 | 48.2 | -18% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -31% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 640 | 41.2 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Farnhams & Stoke Poges over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Kingsway Mews | 29 |
| On or near Mobbs Close | 28 |
| On or near Grangewood | 27 |
| On or near Journeys End | 25 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 23 |
| On or near Hollow Hill Lane | 22 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 22 |
| On or near Church Lane | 17 |
Of the 878 crimes in Farnhams & Stoke Poges with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 324 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Farnhams & Stoke Poges has an estimated population of 16,580 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Farnhams & Stoke Poges average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Farnhams & Stoke Poges | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Farnhams & Stoke Poges a safe place to live?
Farnhams & Stoke Poges recorded 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,665th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (117).
Is crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnhams & Stoke Poges was down 9% on the year before: 972 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,073 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Farnhams & Stoke Poges?
About 16,580 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Farnhams & Stoke Poges?
Farnhams & Stoke Poges is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.