Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Larchwood area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Great Missenden , and the 156th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Larchwood (HP16 0HA) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the Great Missenden average (38.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 95.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Larchwood (HP16 0HA), the main crime hotspot is near Windsor Lane. Police recorded 1 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Missenden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larch Wood | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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