Total Crime Rate
17.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oaken Grove area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Great Missenden , and the 273rd 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 Oaken Grove (HP16 0SD) in the last 12 months was 17.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oaken Grove (HP16 0SD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hazell Road, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wright'S Lane (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Great Missenden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dresser Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stevens Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wright'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bouquet Close | — |
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