Crime Rate in Great Missenden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Missenden

The total recorded crimes in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Missenden crime rate of 4.35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Great Missenden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Misbourne Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Rignall Road 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 areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • 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 areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Great Missenden)CrimesRank (Great Missenden)CrimesRank (Great Missenden)
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
Stoke Poges and WexhamNA NA921 13967 11
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
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

Great Missenden 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 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 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 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 20257
November 202514
October 202514
September 20258
August 20256
July 202517
June 202519
May 20258
April 202513
March 20258
February 202516

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20255
June 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20251

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
February 20253

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20257
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
February 20255

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

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202610
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Great Missenden in February 2026

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

1. Misbourne Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Other crime1
3. Rignall Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Abbey Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. St Christopher'S Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fair Acres (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lyndon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Headland Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Station Approach (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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