Total Crime Rate
40.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Great Missenden , and the 787th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Street (HP16 9EJ) in the last 12 months was 40.3 per 1,000 residents and was 4.6% higher than the Great Missenden average (38.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (HP16 9EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Blacksmith Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosetree Close | Under investigation |
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