Stoke Poges Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Poges’ crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.4 per 1,000, a figure 55.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is most pronounced in violent crimes, which occurred at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000—66% below the UK average. The area’s crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, with vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000) and burglary (0.7 per 1,000) contributing 42.2% of total incidents. While these rates remain below the UK average for vehicle crime, burglary in Stoke Poges is 119% higher than the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting a localised vulnerability. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns: as March transitions to spring, extended evenings and clock changes could influence criminal activity. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains low, reflecting a combination of community cohesion, effective policing, or the absence of high-risk environments such as nightlife hubs. The relatively small population of 5,592 further contextualises the crime statistics, with each resident facing a minimal risk of victimisation. This data illustrates a built-up area within Buckinghamshire where crime remains sparse, even as specific categories like burglary and vehicle crime show variations from national averages.

March 2024 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from zero to four incidents, a sharp contrast to the UK average rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This spike, though still below the national average in absolute terms, highlights a local vulnerability. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson doubled, reflecting a 100% month-on-month rise, possibly linked to seasonal factors as evenings lengthen and outdoor activities increase. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 20%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced theft in this category. Other theft, however, dropped by two-thirds, a significant decline that may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. The area’s violent crime rate, at 0.9 per 1,000, remains 66% below the UK average, a consistent feature that suggests effective policing or community-focused initiatives in preventing violent incidents.

Stoke Poges’ crime rate in March 2024 rose by 5.6% compared to February’s 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime data reveals one reported crime per day on average, a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s generally secure environment. Over the course of March, one crime occurred for roughly every 294 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average in most categories. This statistic, when contextualised against the population of 5,592, suggests that residents face minimal risk of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Stoke Poges’ position as a relatively safe built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where crime remains sparse despite the 5.6% increase. This stability, even with rising rates in specific categories like burglary, reinforces the area’s broader safety profile compared to national trends.