Crime in Marsh & Micklefield: statistics, rates and trends
1,037 crimes were recorded in Marsh & Micklefield in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Marsh & Micklefield at a glance
- Crime trends in Marsh & Micklefield
- Types of crime in Marsh & Micklefield
- Marsh & Micklefield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marsh & Micklefield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marsh & Micklefield
- Demographics of Marsh & Micklefield
- Questions about crime in Marsh & Micklefield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (406), shoplifting (104) and anti-social behaviour (94) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,699th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Marsh & Micklefield | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,037 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,290 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marsh & Micklefield peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,155 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (966). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,037 | 84.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,113 | 90.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,155 | 94.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,137 | 92.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,005 | 81.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,123 | 91.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,001 | 81.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 966 | 78.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 978 | 79.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (50% below) was well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 29 to 46 and criminal damage and arson rose from 70 to 89, while anti-social behaviour fell from 187 to 94.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 33.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +59% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marsh & Micklefield; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire (36.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marsh & Micklefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | -37% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -52% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -47% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +107% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -57% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | -6% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 846 | 48.2 | -43% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Marsh & Micklefield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “London Road” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near London Road | 75 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 44 |
| On or near Tannery Road | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Plantation Road | 34 |
| On or near Micklefield Road | 32 |
| On or near Farm Close | 28 |
| On or near Thornberry Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Chenille Drive | 23 |
| On or near Ford Street | 23 |
Of the 943 crimes in Marsh & Micklefield with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 329 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 306 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Marsh & Micklefield has an estimated population of 12,290 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marsh & Micklefield average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Marsh & Micklefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marsh & Micklefield a safe place to live?
Marsh & Micklefield recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,699th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marsh & Micklefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (104).
Is crime in Marsh & Micklefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marsh & Micklefield was down 7% on the year before: 1,037 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,113 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marsh & Micklefield?
About 12,290 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marsh & Micklefield?
Marsh & Micklefield is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.