Stoke Poges Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Stoke Poges, 4.7 crimes were recorded in June 2024—a rate 42.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per 30 residents across the built-up area’s 5,592 population. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (30.8% of total), vehicle crime (26.9%), and anti-social behaviour (11.5%). While the area’s overall crime rate is lower than the national average, specific categories reveal stark contrasts. Vehicle crime, for instance, was 189% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the sharp rise in this category. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—could influence patterns, with increased foot traffic in local retail areas contributing to vehicle-related incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, though rising sharply, remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting a combination of community cohesion and effective local policing. The relatively low rate of violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (2.8 per 1,000) aligns with Stoke Poges’ character as a low-density, residential area with limited nightlife venues. These factors collectively illustrate a community where crime is rare but not absent, with targeted interventions likely playing a role in maintaining the area’s below-average profile.

June 2024 saw a 250% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 7 incidents—a jump that may reflect seasonal changes, such as more vehicles on the road during summer. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 200%, with reports tripling from 1 to 3, possibly linked to the easing of pandemic-related restrictions or increased social activity as the weather improved. Shoplifting, though remaining a minor category (3.9% of total crimes), doubled from zero to one incident, a spike that could be attributed to retail foot traffic during the early summer season. In contrast, several categories showed declines: criminal damage and arson fell 66.7% (from 3 to 1), likely due to heightened community awareness or improved property security measures. Violence and sexual offences dropped 38.5% (from 13 to 8), a reduction that may reflect the area’s low-density residential nature and limited opportunities for such crimes. Vehicle crime’s 189% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) highlights a local challenge, with residents advised to secure vehicles in areas like the village centre. Conversely, anti-social behaviour’s 64% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000) suggests effective local initiatives are mitigating such incidents.

Stoke Poges’ crime rate in June 2024 (4.7 per 1,000) marked a 23.5% decrease from the previous month’s 6.1 per 1,000, indicating a short-term trend towards lower criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime per day across the area, a figure that is likely to resonate with local residents as a tangible measure of risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 215 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relatively safe environment compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 5,592, this means that any individual resident had a 0.047% chance of experiencing a crime in June, a statistic that places Stoke Poges firmly in the lower quartile of UK areas for crime exposure. The previous month’s rate was higher, suggesting that June’s decline may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the end of school terms or reduced outdoor activity during summer. However, the persistent above-average rate for vehicle crime (1.3 per 1,000) remains a concern, as it indicates a specific vulnerability that contrasts with the area’s overall safety profile. These comparisons highlight both the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies and the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories like vehicle-related offences.