Crime in The Missendens: statistics, rates and trends
707 crimes were recorded in The Missendens in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in The Missendens at a glance
- Crime trends in The Missendens
- Types of crime in The Missendens
- The Missendens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Missendens
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Missendens
- Population and deprivation in The Missendens
- Questions about crime in The Missendens
- About this data
707 crimes were recorded in The Missendens in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 279 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, The Missendens has the 3,439th highest crime rate.
| Measure | The Missendens | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 707 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.2 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,594 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in The Missendens was highest in the year to July 2021 (798 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (614). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 707 | 40.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 694 | 39.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 777 | 44.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 702 | 39.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 703 | 40.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 798 | 45.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 693 | 39.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 614 | 34.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 661 | 37.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in The Missendens 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 burglary (+93%). The largest falls were in other theft (-21%) and shoplifting (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 15.9 | 0.46 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 4.2 | 0.27 | -4% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -15% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -9% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.6 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.5 | 0.19 | -21% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +136% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -9% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +600% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in The Missendens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. The Missendens recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in The Missendens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. The Missendens recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in The Missendens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. The Missendens recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in The Missendens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. The Missendens recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in The Missendens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. The Missendens recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in The Missendens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. The Missendens recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in The Missendens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. The Missendens recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in The Missendens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. The Missendens recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in The Missendens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. The Missendens recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in The Missendens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. The Missendens recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in The Missendens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. The Missendens recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in The Missendens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. The Missendens recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in The Missendens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. The Missendens recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in The Missendens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. The Missendens recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to The Missendens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to The Missendens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Missendens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway East | 307 | 31.1 | -23% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -9% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | +16% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | +40% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | +98% |
| Chesham North | 911 | 65.7 | +63% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | +31% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | +0% |
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 The Missendens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Blackfield Lane | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Misbourne Drive | 19 |
| On or near Wright'S Lane | 19 |
| On or near Fair Acres | 17 |
| On or near Turners Place | 17 |
| On or near Glebe Close | 15 |
| On or near Nairdwood Lane | 15 |
| On or near Abbey Walk | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in The Missendens 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 | 247 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 218 | 30.8% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 11.0% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
The Missendens has an estimated population of 17,594. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in The Missendens sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | The Missendens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is The Missendens a safe place to live?
The Missendens recorded 40.2 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 The Missendens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in The Missendens going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Missendens was up 2% on the year before: 707 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 694 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers The Missendens?
The Missendens 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 The Missendens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.