Crime in Stoke Mandeville: statistics, rates and trends
202 crimes were recorded in Stoke Mandeville in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoke Mandeville at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke Mandeville
- Types of crime in Stoke Mandeville
- Stoke Mandeville compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke Mandeville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke Mandeville
- Demographics of Stoke Mandeville
- Questions about crime in Stoke Mandeville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), anti-social behaviour (29) and other theft (21) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,315th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Stoke Mandeville | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 202 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,356 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoke Mandeville peaked in the year to August 2023 (261 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (132). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 202 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 225 | 42.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 210 | 39.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 261 | 48.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 200 | 37.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 207 | 38.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 132 | 24.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 162 | 30.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 193 | 36.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 29, while violence and sexual offences fell from 112 to 85 and other theft fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 15.9 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.4 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stoke Mandeville; the highest is Aylesbury (89.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) (36.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Mandeville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury | 8,095 | 89.2 | +137% |
| Wendover | 389 | 40.2 | +7% |
| Aston Clinton | 216 | 42.4 | +12% |
| Princes Risborough | 420 | 47.4 | +26% |
| Tring | 730 | 55.9 | +48% |
| Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | 269 | 36.5 | -3% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 342 | 48.3 | +28% |
| Chinnor | 302 | 37.4 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Stoke Mandeville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eskdale Road” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eskdale Road | 20 |
| On or near Quilters Way | 12 |
| On or near The Pony Field | 10 |
| On or near Wendover Road | 10 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Place | 9 |
| On or near Marroway | 9 |
| On or near Plested Court | 9 |
| On or near Bowhill Close | 8 |
| On or near West End | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
Of the 173 crimes in Stoke Mandeville with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Stoke Mandeville has an estimated population of 5,356 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke Mandeville average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoke Mandeville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke Mandeville a safe place to live?
Stoke Mandeville recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,315th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stoke Mandeville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Stoke Mandeville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Mandeville was down 10% on the year before: 202 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke Mandeville?
About 5,356 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke Mandeville?
Stoke Mandeville 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.