Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP16 · Buckinghamshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP1 · Hertfordshire
299
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Missenden has less crime — 29 vs 299 incidents in February 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Great Missenden in February 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 29, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Missenden sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Burglary (3), while Hemel Hempstead has more Anti-social behaviour (69) and Shoplifting (28). Great Missenden is below the national average while Hemel Hempstead is above, making Great Missenden the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Missenden recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 29 vs 299 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Great Missenden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Missenden saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Burglary while Hemel Hempstead had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Great Missenden recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 299).