Stoke Poges Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Poges' February 2024 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between property and violent offences, with property crimes accounting for 61% of the total reported incidents. At 3.2 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 54.9% below the UK average of 7.1, a gap that underscores its relatively low exposure to criminal activity. The breakdown shows vehicle crime as the most frequent category, contributing 27.8% of all incidents, a figure that is 105% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as the presence of commuter parking areas or high-traffic residential zones from the data alone. Meanwhile, violent crimes, though lower in number, saw a notable drop from the previous month, potentially influenced by the seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. The data also highlights that other theft, bicycle theft, and criminal damage and arson all exceeded UK averages, albeit by smaller margins, suggesting pockets of vulnerability that require targeted attention. The overall pattern is consistent with a built-up area within Buckinghamshire where low-level property crimes dominate, and violent offences remain infrequent but not absent. This balance may indicate a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and the area’s character as a relatively quiet, low-density residential zone with limited commercial activity.

February 2024 saw stark shifts in Stoke Poges' crime mix, with property crimes (11) outpacing violent crimes (4) by a significant margin. This imbalance suggests a continued emphasis on property-related offences. Vehicle crime decreased by 44.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from nine to five incidents, a change that may reflect seasonal trends or targeted policing efforts. Conversely, other theft surged by 200%, rising from one to three cases—a figure that, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention given its rapid increase. Violent crimes fell by 55.6%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from nine to four, a reduction that could be linked to the winter lull in public activity. The UK comparison reveals that vehicle crime in Stoke Poges is 105% above the national average, highlighting a localised risk that contrasts with the area’s overall safety performance.

Stoke Poges' February 2024 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 33.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in winter months, where reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower crime visibility. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 311 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. While this rate remains significantly below the UK average, the daily crime count (approximately one crime per day) reflects a consistent, low-level presence of criminal activity that does not disrupt the area’s overall safety profile. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes being small, the distribution across the community remains a consideration for local authorities and residents.