Crime in Marsh & Micklefield: statistics, rates and trends
1,021 crimes were recorded in Marsh & Micklefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Marsh & Micklefield
- Questions about crime in Marsh & Micklefield
- About this data
1,021 crimes were recorded in Marsh & Micklefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 396 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marsh & Micklefield has the 1,731st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marsh & Micklefield | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,021 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,290 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marsh & Micklefield was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,157 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (970). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,021 | 83.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,138 | 92.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,157 | 94.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,154 | 93.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 983 | 80.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,109 | 90.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 993 | 80.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 970 | 78.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 991 | 80.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marsh & Micklefield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in drugs (+67%) and criminal damage and arson (+17%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 396 | 32.2 | 0.94 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 8.5 | 1.03 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 7.6 | 0.50 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 7.2 | 1.07 | +17% |
| Other theft | 78 | 6.3 | 0.99 | +15% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.3 | 0.96 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -11% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.7 | 1.12 | +67% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.4 | 1.12 | -3% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.3 | 0.96 | +60% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.50 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.40 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Marsh & Micklefield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marsh & Micklefield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marsh & Micklefield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marsh & Micklefield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marsh & Micklefield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marsh & Micklefield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marsh & Micklefield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marsh & Micklefield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marsh & Micklefield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marsh & Micklefield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marsh & Micklefield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marsh & Micklefield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marsh & Micklefield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marsh & Micklefield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marsh & Micklefield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marsh & Micklefield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marsh & Micklefield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marsh & Micklefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | -32% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -52% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | -44% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +111% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -56% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | -4% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 841 | 47.9 | -42% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 953 | 88.2 | +6% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Marsh & Micklefield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near London Road | 81 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 45 |
| On or near Tannery Road | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Plantation Road | 34 |
| On or near Micklefield Road | 29 |
| On or near Farm Close | 26 |
| On or near Thornberry Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Grace Reading | 23 |
| On or near Chenille Drive | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marsh & Micklefield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 321 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 297 | 29.1% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 11.7% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Marsh & Micklefield has an estimated population of 12,290. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marsh & Micklefield sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marsh & Micklefield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Marsh & Micklefield a safe place to live?
Marsh & Micklefield recorded 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Marsh & Micklefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (105).
Is crime in Marsh & Micklefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marsh & Micklefield was down 10% on the year before: 1,021 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,138 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marsh & Micklefield?
Marsh & Micklefield is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Marsh & Micklefield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.