Prestwood and Great Missenden Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Prestwood and Great Missenden during October 2025, accounting for 56.5% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, remains 32% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s continued safety despite the increase in such incidents. The overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 for the month—58.4% below the UK average—reflects the built-up area’s character as a small, rural-adjacent community with limited urban density. Property crimes, though lower in absolute terms, comprised 17.4% of total incidents, with vehicle crime emerging as a notable outlier, surging to 0.6 per 1,000 (43% above the UK average). This spike may be consistent with seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings of October and Halloween-related activity, which could increase opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft categories remained well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000 (84% below the UK figure), suggesting that the area’s retail presence—likely modest given its size—does not drive such crimes. The seasonal context of October, marked by clocks going back and shorter daylight hours, may have influenced the mix of crimes, with violence and sexual offences rising sharply. However, the overall rate remains low, underscoring the area’s resilience to broader crime trends. The data illustrates a combination of local characteristics and seasonal rhythms, with the built-up area’s relatively low population and limited commercial hubs contributing to its distinct crime profile.

October 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 300% from one to four incidents—a stark anomaly in an area typically low for such offences. This jump, while modest in absolute terms, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as increased vehicle usage during darker evenings or Halloween-related activity. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 160%, climbing from five to 13 cases. This increase, though significant, remains 32% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may be at play, such as heightened social interactions during the month. Conversely, other theft and other crime categories fell sharply, with the latter dropping by 66.7% from three to one incident. These declines may align with seasonal trends, as October’s shorter days and Halloween-related events could reduce opportunities for certain crimes. The data underscores a mixed picture, with some categories defying expectations while others align with broader patterns.

The crime rate in Prestwood and Great Missenden rose by 14.9% from 2.8 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, marking a slight upward trend compared to the previous month. This increase, though modest, is notable in a historically low-crime area. On a daily basis, the local figure of one crime per day over 31 days provides a tangible snapshot for residents, illustrating that incidents remain infrequent. Monthly exposure calculations reveal that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 309 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of activity against the area’s population of 7,115. This rate, while higher than September’s, remains significantly below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s relative safety. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the increase, the likelihood of encountering crime remains low for most residents, consistent with the built-up area’s character as a small, closely knit community with limited urban density.