Stoke Poges Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Poges recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, placing it 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a significant divergence from national trends, reflecting a uniquely low-crime environment for a built-up area in Buckinghamshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.9% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (13.8%) and anti-social behaviour (13.8%). These figures suggest a combination of local dynamics, including a relatively small population and possibly lower levels of commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors may also play a role: August is a peak holiday month, which could increase the risk of burglary in empty homes, though Stoke Poges’ rate for this category remained 26% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime and robbery—both rising sharply in August—may be linked to increased foot traffic during the summer months or the presence of temporary residents. The area’s crime profile appears to balance low overall rates with occasional spikes in specific categories, consistent with its character as a smaller, more residential community where crime prevention efforts may be more concentrated.

August 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in burglary (+100%), vehicle crime (+100%), and robbery (+100%), all of which were previously absent or near-zero in July. These jumps contrasted with an 83.3% drop in public order offences, which fell from six to one. Vehicle crime in Stoke Poges (0.7 per 1,000) was 79% above the UK average, a stark outlier given the area’s generally low crime rates. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) were 30% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s possible emphasis on community policing or lower population density. The surge in vehicle crime may be partly explained by increased summer tourism, though the absence of a similar spike in theft from the person—common in tourist-heavy areas—suggests a different pattern. Residents might find the 79% UK comparison for vehicle crime particularly notable, as it highlights a specific vulnerability despite overall low rates.

August’s crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 marked an 11.6% increase from July’s 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but noticeable upward trend. This places Stoke Poges among the UK’s safest areas, with a monthly exposure of one crime for every 193 residents—a figure significantly lower than the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day in August, a rate that would be considered extremely low in most other regions. The population context further underscores this safety: with 5,592 residents, the crime rate remains well below thresholds typically associated with urban centres. While the 11.6% month-on-month rise may seem concerning, it is dwarfed by the area’s consistent performance relative to the UK. For example, vehicle crime in Stoke Poges was 79% above the UK average, yet the overall rate remains 35.8% below national levels. This suggests that while certain categories are occasionally elevated, the area’s broader crime picture remains markedly safer than the UK average, likely due to factors such as smaller population size, effective local policing, or a lower concentration of high-risk environments.