Prestwood and Great Missenden Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Prestwood and Great Missenden’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area within Buckinghamshire that, despite its relatively high population density for a rural region, maintains a crime profile significantly lower than the national average. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (21 incidents, 43.8% of total), followed by public order offences (9 incidents, 18.8%) and other theft (5 incidents, 10.4%). The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with typical urban patterns, where property crimes often dominate. This shift may be influenced by the area’s character as a commuter town or semi-rural hub with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where interpersonal disputes or alcohol-related incidents could contribute to the higher proportion of violent offences. Seasonal factors also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, increased outdoor activity and tourism in nearby regions may indirectly affect local crime patterns, though the area’s lower population density likely limits the scale of such impacts. The area’s crime rate remains well below the UK average for all categories except violence, where it is 9% above the national rate (2.8 per 1,000). This suggests that while the overall environment is safer, targeted interventions may be needed to address the specific rise in violent incidents.

June 2024 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with public order offences surging by 350% (from 2 to 9 incidents) and other theft rising by 400% (from 1 to 5). These increases, though localized, suggest a shift in criminal activity that may relate to seasonal factors such as the start of summer, when public spaces see higher foot traffic. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 77.8% (from 9 to 2), a decline consistent with the area’s lower retail density compared to urban centres. Violent crimes, at 21 incidents, accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes, a figure 9% above the UK average for this category. This imbalance between property and violent crime challenges typical urban crime profiles, hinting at unique local dynamics—such as community tensions or specific hotspots—despite the overall lower crime rate. The 52% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average (2 vs 0.6 per 1,000) further illustrates the area’s distinct profile, potentially shaped by its smaller retail presence and lower population density.

June 2024 saw a 23.2% increase in the crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 5.5 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift. below the UK average, suggests a temporary fluctuation in local conditions. Daily crime data reveals an average of two reported incidents per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 7,115. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When compared to the UK’s broader context, the area’s 6.8 per 1,000 rate highlights its position as a safer locale, though the recent rise may warrant attention to localized factors such as seasonal changes or community dynamics. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the increase, residents face a significantly lower risk of victimization than the national average, a trend consistent with the area’s character as a low-density, possibly suburban or semi-rural environment.