Crime in Stoke Poges: statistics, rates and trends
308 crimes were recorded in Stoke Poges in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoke Poges at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke Poges
- Types of crime in Stoke Poges
- Stoke Poges compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke Poges
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke Poges
- Demographics of Stoke Poges
- Questions about crime in Stoke Poges
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), vehicle crime (29) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,067th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Stoke Poges | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 308 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.5 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,654 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoke Poges peaked in the year to August 2021 (381 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (288). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 308 | 54.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 302 | 53.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 328 | 58.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 359 | 63.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 357 | 63.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 381 | 67.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 330 | 58.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 339 | 60.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 288 | 50.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and other theft (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 118 to 136, while other theft fell from 32 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 38 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 24.1 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 3.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stoke Poges; the highest is Slough (99.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Chalfont St Peter (44.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Poges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 335 | 45.1 | -17% |
| Slough | 17,288 | 99.5 | +83% |
| Gerrards Cross | 376 | 50.7 | -7% |
| Iver Heath | 250 | 48.9 | -10% |
| Datchet | 450 | 83.9 | +54% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -19% |
| Beaconsfield | 1,006 | 70.0 | +28% |
| Windsor | 2,972 | 90.5 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Stoke Poges over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mobbs Close” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mobbs Close | 28 |
| On or near Journeys End | 25 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 23 |
| On or near Grays Park Road | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Pennylets Green | 10 |
| On or near Home Farm Way | 9 |
| On or near Park Road | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Deans Close | 8 |
Of the 286 crimes in Stoke Poges with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Stoke Poges has an estimated population of 5,654 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke Poges average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoke Poges | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke Poges a safe place to live?
Stoke Poges recorded 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,067th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stoke Poges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (29).
Is crime in Stoke Poges going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Poges was up 2% on the year before: 308 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 302 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke Poges?
About 5,654 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke Poges?
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.