Prestwood and Great Missenden Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a period of relative stability in Prestwood and Great Missenden, a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, with a total crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—62.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (25% of total incidents), followed by other theft (20%) and other crime (15%). This distribution reflects a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related issues, though the absence of major violent incidents or property crimes suggests a generally secure environment. Seasonal factors, including the return to school and university freshers' week, may have influenced the crime profile, with increased foot traffic and social activity potentially contributing to the rise in 'Other crime' and 'Other theft' categories. However, the overall low level of crime, particularly in violent and property-related offences, contrasts sharply with national trends, indicating that the area's characteristics—such as its rural-adjacent location and smaller population—likely play a role in maintaining safety. The stability in crime rates, despite seasonal transitions, suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts may be effectively mitigating risks. This month's data also highlights the importance of continued monitoring for emerging patterns, such as the spike in 'Other crime,' which may require targeted interventions to address underlying causes.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in September 2025 was a 200% rise in 'Other crime,' which jumped from one to three incidents. This category, which includes non-specific offences not easily classified elsewhere, saw a sharp increase that may reflect unreported or under-recorded activities. Concurrently, 'Other theft' rose by 100% from zero to four incidents, a figure that, while small, indicates a potential uptick in minor thefts. This shift contrasts with the 75% decrease in burglary, which fell from four to one incident, suggesting possible improvements in residential security measures. Violent crime remained significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents—73% lower than the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's 'Other crime' rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 150% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, highlighting a unique local pattern that may warrant closer examination. For residents, the stability in burglary and vehicle crime—both down by 75% and 75% respectively—offers reassurance about the safety of homes and vehicles in the area.

Prestwood and Great Missenden's crime rate remained stable in September 2025, matching the 2.8 per 1,000 figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no major fluctuations in local crime dynamics during the transition from summer to autumn. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,115 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 356 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the UK context, the area's overall rate is 62.2% below the national average, underscoring its relative safety compared to other regions. This stark contrast with the UK's 7.4 per 1,000 average may be partly explained by the area's lower population density and the absence of high-risk environments such as major transport hubs or densely populated urban centres. The stability in crime rates also aligns with the area's historical trend of maintaining low levels of violent and property crime, even during seasonal transitions.