Prestwood and Great Missenden Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Prestwood and Great Missenden recorded a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, a figure 64.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement, particularly in violent crimes, underscores the area’s ongoing efforts to maintain safety. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 27.8% of total), vehicle crime (5 incidents, 27.8%), and shoplifting (3 incidents, 16.7%). The area’s low crime rate is consistent with its character as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where a mix of residential and commercial zones, coupled with limited nightlife, may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors also played a role: January’s post-holiday period, shorter days, and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate compared to other months. Violence and sexual offences were 72% below the UK average, while vehicle crime was 71% above. These figures suggest that while the area excels in reducing violent crime, targeted measures may be needed to address the rise in vehicle-related incidents. The low rate of shoplifting (35% below the UK average) aligns with the area’s relatively modest retail presence, though the absence of major shopping centres may also explain this trend. Overall, the data illustrates a picture of a community where proactive policing and local initiatives have likely contributed to the sustained low crime levels, even as specific challenges like vehicle crime emerge.

Violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 58.3% (from 12 to 5), marking a significant improvement in public safety. This decline, coupled with a 50% reduction in public order offences (from 4 to 2), suggests a broader trend of lower conflict and disorder in the area. However, vehicle crime surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 5 incidents, a notable increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during colder weather or changes in local traffic patterns. Anti-social behaviour also doubled (from 1 to 2), though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. The area’s rate of violence and sexual offences is 72% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 71% above average for vehicle crime. These disparities highlight the combination of local demographics and crime types, with the area’s relatively low population density and limited nightlife likely contributing to the lower rates of violent crime.

Prestwood and Great Missenden’s crime rate in January 2025 dropped to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 40.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical post-holiday patterns, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may temper opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, highlights the area’s consistent safety record. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 395 residents underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the UK average for January 2025 remains significantly higher at 7.1 per 1,000, the local context—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited nightlife—likely contributes to this disparity. The low rate of violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences (0.7 per 1,000), further reinforces the area’s comparative safety, though the rise in vehicle crime (up 100%) suggests new challenges warranting attention.