Crime Rate in Stoke Poges and Wexham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Poges and Wexham

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Poges and Wexham, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Poges and Wexham crime rate of 20.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stoke Poges and Wexham, encompassing approximately 3,046 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stoke Poges and Wexham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Montague Close with total crimes: 5
  • Azalea Way with total crimes: 5
  • Purton Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stoke Poges and Wexham?

To understand the safety of Stoke Poges and Wexham, we need to analyze Stoke Poges and Wexham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Stoke Poges and Wexham reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 921 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stoke Poges and Wexham witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Stoke Poges and Wexham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 967 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stoke Poges and Wexham witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Stoke Poges and Wexham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Stoke Poges and Wexham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stoke Poges and Wexham has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 20.68 ranking 20th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke Poges and Wexham crimes were 921. The crime rate of Stoke Poges and Wexham in 2024 was 302.33 (year) or 25.19 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke Poges and Wexham were around 967 crimes with yearly crime rate of 317.43 (year) or 26.45 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke Poges and Wexham)CrimesRank (Stoke Poges and Wexham)CrimesRank (Stoke Poges and Wexham)
Abbey300 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North177 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West137 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield131 41,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West78 121,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 61,209 5859 14
Denham102 51,132 61,066 6
Cliveden92 8982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield63 211,062 7974 10
West Wycombe92 7775 21744 20
Chess Valley83 9965 12995 8
Downley69 191,021 8901 13
Buckingham East77 131,007 9985 9
Aston Clinton and Bierton80 10836 18517 35
Iver78 11869 14794 17
Aylesbury East74 14846 16902 12
Totteridge and Bowerdean71 17844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East46 32866 15801 16
Aylesbury West73 15678 26610 27
Marlow71 16715 23759 19
Tylers Green and Loudwater47 30783 20781 18
Wing70 18671 28546 32
Terriers and Amersham Hill48 28820 19615 26
The Risboroughs61 22687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor45 34585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon52 26727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common57 24672 27646 23
Chesham57 23682 25598 28
Penn Wood and Old Amersham47 31542 37646 24
Amersham and Chesham Bois56 25574 35539 34
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 27599 32435 43
Chiltern Villages36 39446 45597 29
Ridgeway West29 45650 29507 36
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East48 29498 41443 41
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville45 33591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges41 36624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 40622 31554 31
Ivinghoe42 35413 46398 46
Winslow32 41553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross31 43519 39500 37
Grendon Underwood39 37516 40419 44
Great Missenden22 48521 38479 39
Buckingham West37 38475 43373 48
Chalfont St Giles28 46451 44467 40
Hazlemere19 49380 48436 42
Great Brickhill23 47476 42394 47
Ridgeway East32 42297 49329 49
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Stoke Poges and Wexham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 202415
August 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
February 20252
January 20254
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
March 202521
February 202522
January 202529
December 202417
November 202433
October 202437
September 202423
August 202417
July 202428
June 202454
May 202422

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 202415
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 20241
October 202413
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
August 20242
July 202411
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke Poges and Wexham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stoke Poges and Wexham postcode area is presented below.

1. Montague Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
2. Azalea Way (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Purton Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Grangewood (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grafton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hollow Hill Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Journeys End (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Pennylets Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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