Great Missenden vs Hemel Hempstead — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Great Missenden

HP16 · Buckinghamshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 · Hertfordshire

305

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences105
  • Anti-social behaviour81
  • Criminal damage & arson31

Great Missenden has less crime — 31 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Great Missenden in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 31, a 9.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hemel Hempstead records significantly more (105 vs 14 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Missenden or Hemel Hempstead safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Missenden recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 31 vs 305 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Great Missenden is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Great Missenden and Hemel Hempstead?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Great Missenden recorded 14 incidents of this type vs 105 in Hemel Hempstead. Overall, Great Missenden had fewer total crimes (31 vs 305).

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