Prestwood and Great Missenden Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Prestwood and Great Missenden's crime rate in July 2025 was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 51.2% below the UK's national average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's markedly lower crime profile compared to the rest of the country. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.7% of all reports (14 incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (20.0%) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%). These figures reveal a mix of violent and property-related offences, with the former slightly dominating. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, schools out, and a tourism-driven calendar—likely influences these patterns. For instance, the prevalence of violence and sexual offences may partly reflect increased social activity during festivals or events, while the low rates of anti-social behaviour could indicate a community where such incidents are less frequent despite the summer influx of visitors. The area's built-up nature within Buckinghamshire, a largely rural county, may also contribute to its crime profile, with fewer opportunities for large-scale property crime compared to more densely populated regions. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson compared to previous months raises questions about potential local factors, such as targeted vandalism or arson linked to specific events. Overall, the data illustrates a community where crime remains relatively low but not entirely absent, with seasonal rhythms and local characteristics shaping the nature and frequency of incidents.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, rising 500% from one incident to six, and vehicle crime, which doubled to three incidents. These spikes contrast with steep declines in public order offences (-66.7%), shoplifting (-66.7%), and other theft (-50.0%), all of which had previously been more prevalent. The crime mix shifted with violent crimes (14 incidents) comprising 46.7% of total reports—slightly above property crimes (11 incidents). Violence and sexual offences in the area remain 34% below the UK average (3.0 per 1,000), while criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) exceed the national rate (0.6 per 1,000) by 31%. This divergence highlights the area's unique profile: anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 61% below the UK average (1.6 per 1,000), suggesting a community where such incidents are rare despite the summer peak in outdoor activity.

Prestwood and Great Missenden's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, an 11.7% decline from June's 4.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area's consistently lower-than-average crime profile relative to the UK, where the national rate remains 8.6 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day across July's 31 days, reflecting a sparse but persistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the area's population of 7,115, this translates to one reported crime for every 237 residents over the course of the month. The population context underscores that while crime is infrequent, its impact is proportionally significant within this small built-up area. The shift in crime mix compared to previous months—particularly the rise in criminal damage and vehicle crime—suggests evolving patterns that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during festivals or changes in community activity during the summer months.