Crime Rate in Great Missenden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Missenden

The total recorded crimes in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Missenden crime rate of 2.54 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 Great Missenden, encompassing approximately 8,270 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Great Missenden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Headland Close with total crimes: 3
  • Misbourne Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Fair Acres with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Missenden?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Great Missenden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 521 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Missenden recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Missenden had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 479 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Missenden recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Great Missenden has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Great Missenden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Missenden has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 48th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Great Missenden crimes were 521. The crime rate of Great Missenden in 2024 was 62.99 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking it 38 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Missenden were around 479 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.92 (year) or 4.83 (month) ranking 39 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)
Abbey255 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North216 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West140 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield94 71,284 41,313 4
Denham115 41,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury South West86 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 51,209 5859 14
Buckingham East98 61,007 9985 9
Cliveden84 10982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield59 211,062 7974 10
Chess Valley57 23965 12995 8
Downley91 81,021 8901 13
Stoke Poges and Wexham61 20921 13967 11
Aylesbury West77 11678 26610 27
Aylesbury East64 15846 16902 12
West Wycombe76 12775 21744 20
Aston Clinton and Bierton71 13836 18517 35
Iver55 26869 14794 17
Aylesbury South East66 14866 15801 16
Totteridge and Bowerdean64 16844 17824 15
Winslow63 17553 36488 38
Tylers Green and Loudwater56 24783 20781 18
Marlow63 18715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill62 19820 19615 26
The Risboroughs54 27687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor38 37585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon57 22727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common42 34672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham35 43542 37646 24
Chesham50 30682 25598 28
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville56 25591 33574 30
Wing53 28671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages37 38446 45597 29
Ridgeway West46 32650 29507 36
Chiltern Ridges50 29624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 41622 31554 31
Ivinghoe48 31413 46398 46
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches35 44599 32435 43
Grendon Underwood45 33516 40419 44
Amersham and Chesham Bois36 40574 35539 34
Great Brickhill40 35476 42394 47
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 36498 41443 41
Gerrards Cross19 49519 39500 37
Ridgeway East36 39297 49329 49
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

Great Missenden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202516
January 20256
December 202412
November 202417
October 202416
September 202416
August 20249
July 202414
June 202444
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Great Missenden in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Missenden postcode area is presented below.

1. Headland Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Misbourne Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Fair Acres (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Martinsend Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Buryfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Nag'S Head Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. The Lincolns (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Watchet Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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