Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP6 · Buckinghamshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP16 · Buckinghamshire
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Missenden has less crime — 31 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Amersham recorded notably higher crime than Great Missenden in April 2026 — 57 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Public order (5), while Great Missenden has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Missenden recorded fewer crimes than Amersham — 31 vs 57 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Great Missenden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Amersham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Great Missenden had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Missenden recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 57).