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 February 2026 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Poges and Wexham crime rate of 13.13 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Stoke Poges and Wexham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Journeys End with total crimes: 3
  • Avenue Drive with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stoke Poges and Wexham)CrimesRank (Stoke Poges and Wexham)CrimesRank (Stoke Poges and Wexham)
AbbeyNA NA4,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury NorthNA NA2,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North WestNA NA1,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and CastlefieldNA NA1,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South WestNA NA1,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and MicklefieldNA NA1,209 5859 14
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
ClivedenNA NA982 111,022 7
BeaconsfieldNA NA1,062 7974 10
Chess ValleyNA NA965 12995 8
DownleyNA NA1,021 8901 13
Buckingham EastNA NA1,007 9985 9
Aylesbury EastNA NA846 16902 12
IverNA NA869 14794 17
Totteridge and BowerdeanNA NA844 17824 15
Aylesbury South EastNA NA866 15801 16
Tylers Green and LoudwaterNA NA783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and BiertonNA NA836 18517 35
MarlowNA NA715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham HillNA NA820 19615 26
West WycombeNA NA775 21744 20
The RisboroughsNA NA687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and HedsorNA NA585 34675 22
Stone and WaddesdonNA NA727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham CommonNA NA672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old AmershamNA NA542 37646 24
CheshamNA NA682 25598 28
Aylesbury WestNA NA678 26610 27
WingNA NA671 28546 32
Chiltern VillagesNA NA446 45597 29
Ridgeway WestNA NA650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke MandevilleNA NA591 33574 30
Chiltern RidgesNA NA624 30545 33
Chalfont St PeterNA NA622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham BeechesNA NA599 32435 43
Amersham and Chesham BoisNA NA574 35539 34
WinslowNA NA553 36488 38
Gerrards CrossNA NA519 39500 37
Great MissendenNA NA521 38479 39
Chalfont St GilesNA NA451 44467 40
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South EastNA NA498 41443 41
HazlemereNA NA380 48436 42
Great BrickhillNA NA476 42394 47
Buckingham WestNA NA475 43373 48
BernwoodNA NA408 47409 45
IvinghoeNA NA413 46398 46
Ridgeway EastNA NA297 49329 49

Stoke Poges and Wexham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20256
November 20254
October 202512
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
June 20257
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20259
July 202510
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
February 20252

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20256
November 20257
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 202513
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202627
December 202518
November 202527
October 202519
September 202522
August 202535
July 202530
June 202516
May 202524
April 202523
March 202521
February 202522

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20257
October 20255
September 20255
August 20256
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20251

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20259
November 20258
October 20259
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
July 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20256
November 20254
October 20256
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
July 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Stoke Poges and Wexham in February 2026

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

1. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Journeys End (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Avenue Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Goose Green (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Stoke Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Diana Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Homewood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grangewood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fir Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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