Prestwood and Great Missenden Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Prestwood and Great Missenden’s November 2025 crime profile reveals a balanced split between property and violent crime, with 15 property incidents and 13 violent crimes recorded. At 4.6 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 37% below the UK average of 7.3, a gap consistent with its status as a relatively low-risk built-up area within Buckinghamshire. Violence and sexual offences, at 39.4% of all crimes, dominate the violent category but remain 30% below the UK average for this type, possibly reflecting the area’s limited nightlife and strong community policing. Property crime, meanwhile, is driven by other theft (12.1% of total) and shoplifting (9.1%), both of which surged in line with November’s seasonal pressures—Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night. The interplay of these factors, combined with the area’s compact layout and proximity to major transport links, may explain the higher proportion of property crime compared to the UK average. However, the absence of major violent incidents, such as robbery or burglary, which each accounted for 3.0% of crimes, contrasts with the UK’s typically higher rates in these categories. Seasonal factors, including dark evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, likely contributed to the spike in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. The low overall rate, despite these spikes, underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, though the November increases suggest the need for targeted interventions during high-traffic periods.

November saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with property and violent crimes nearly equal—15 and 13 respectively—contrasting with the UK’s typically higher violent crime proportion. Other theft, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour all tripled compared to October, likely driven by Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night events. This surge in property crime, particularly other theft at 12.1% of total incidents, contrasts with violent crime’s 39.4% share, which remains 30% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The 25% drop in vehicle crime, however, suggests a possible seasonal dip linked to reduced daylight and fewer commuters. For residents, the 300% increase in other theft—now accounting for 12.1% of all crimes—highlights the need for vigilance during high-traffic periods.

The crime rate in Prestwood and Great Missenden rose by 43.7% from 3.2 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, marking the first increase in the annual series. Daily crime activity averaged one incident per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the built-up area’s compact footprint and limited population of 7,115. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents in a community where local interactions and proximity to services may amplify the visibility of crime. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even modest increases can have tangible impacts on daily life, particularly in a setting where community policing and local engagement are central to crime prevention. This rise contrasts with the UK average, which remains significantly higher, but highlights the need for targeted responses to emerging trends within the area.