Crime Rate in Chalfont St Peter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chalfont St Peter

The total recorded crimes in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chalfont St Peter crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chalfont St Peter, encompassing approximately 11,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chalfont St Peter Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • The Phygtle with total crimes: 3
  • Amersham Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chalfont St Peter?

To understand the safety of Chalfont St Peter, we need to analyze Chalfont St Peter crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Chalfont St Peter demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 622 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chalfont St Peter recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Chalfont St Peter had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 554 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chalfont St Peter recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Chalfont St Peter has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chalfont St Peter Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chalfont St Peter has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 37th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chalfont St Peter crimes were 622. The crime rate of Chalfont St Peter in 2024 was 53.75 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chalfont St Peter were around 554 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.88 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chalfont St Peter)CrimesRank (Chalfont St Peter)CrimesRank (Chalfont St Peter)
Abbey317 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North225 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West136 41,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield153 31,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West97 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield122 51,209 5859 14
Denham102 81,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury West105 6678 26610 27
Cliveden92 14982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield93 131,062 7974 10
Chess Valley105 7965 12995 8
Downley96 101,021 8901 13
Buckingham East81 171,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and Wexham69 21921 13967 11
Aylesbury East96 11846 16902 12
Aston Clinton and Bierton94 12836 18517 35
Iver84 16869 14794 17
Totteridge and Bowerdean78 18844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East71 19866 15801 16
West Wycombe89 15775 21744 20
Tylers Green and Loudwater54 28783 20781 18
Marlow57 25715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill44 36820 19615 26
Stone and Waddesdon69 20727 22638 25
The Risboroughs58 24687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor51 30585 34675 22
Ridgeway West67 22650 29507 36
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common66 23672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham46 35542 37646 24
Chesham49 34682 25598 28
Great Brickhill57 26476 42394 47
Amersham and Chesham Bois54 27574 35539 34
Wing49 33671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages29 49446 45597 29
Grendon Underwood53 29516 40419 44
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville37 42591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges50 32624 30545 33
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 31599 32435 43
Winslow33 46553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross37 41519 39500 37
Great Missenden35 44521 38479 39
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 38498 41443 41
Ivinghoe38 39413 46398 46
Chalfont St Giles36 43451 44467 40
Buckingham West37 40475 43373 48
Hazlemere33 47380 48436 42
Bernwood32 48408 47409 45
Ridgeway East34 45297 49329 49

Chalfont St Peter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202517
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 202411
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20259
May 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 202515
December 202412
November 202412
October 202419
September 202410
August 202420

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
November 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chalfont St Peter in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chalfont St Peter postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. The Phygtle (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Amersham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Churchfield Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Warren (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Greenfield End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Outfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maltmans Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oval Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.