Prestwood and Great Missenden Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of 7,115 residents, 26 crimes in April 2025 equate to a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 people—51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile despite a 44.3% increase from March. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 46.2% of total), which is 35% below the UK average. Other theft (4 incidents, 15.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 11.5%) followed, though the latter saw a 100% month-on-month increase. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—likely contributes to heightened outdoor activity and social gatherings, which may explain the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to property offences. The area's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is significantly lower than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective local policing or community engagement. However, the absence of major retail or nightlife hubs may explain the lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to urban centres. The rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage could reflect temporary spikes linked to Easter events, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Overall, the data illustrates a pattern of low-level, community-focused crime that contrasts with the UK's broader trends.

April 2025 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and drug-related crimes compared to March. This surge, from zero to three incidents in each category, marks a significant shift in the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour now contributing 11.5% of total crimes. While property crimes (9) remain lower than violent crimes (12), the rise in anti-social behaviour may reflect increased public gatherings during the Easter period. Other theft remains 20% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting a localised issue in this category. Residents may find the breakdown of violence and sexual offences (12 cases) particularly relevant, as this category is 35% below the UK average. The spike in criminal damage and arson, though small in absolute numbers, could indicate seasonal factors tied to Easter-related activities or property maintenance.

In April 2025, Prestwood and Great Missenden recorded 26 crimes, translating to a daily average of one crime per day for this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 274 residents—a figure that provides a clear monthly exposure rate for local residents. This compares to a previous month rate of 2.5 per 1,000, marking a 44.3% increase. While the current crime rate remains 51.9% below the UK average, the rise from March suggests a shift in local dynamics. The population context is critical: for an area of 7,115 residents, 26 crimes represent a relatively low volume, but the increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage may signal emerging patterns. Residents should consider that while the area remains safer than the UK average, the upward trend in specific categories warrants attention.