Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP16 · Buckinghamshire
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP11 · Buckinghamshire
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Great Missenden has less crime — 31 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Great Missenden in April 2026 — 321 incidents compared to 31, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Missenden sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while High Wycombe has more Shoplifting (56). Great Missenden is below the national average while High Wycombe is above, making Great Missenden the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Missenden recorded fewer crimes than High Wycombe — 31 vs 321 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Great Missenden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Missenden saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while High Wycombe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Missenden recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 321).