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 February 2026 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chalfont St Peter crime rate of 4.32 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 Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Chalfont St Peter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Market Place with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chalfont St Peter)CrimesRank (Chalfont St Peter)CrimesRank (Chalfont St Peter)
AbbeyNA NA4,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury NorthNA NA2,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North WestNA NA1,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and CastlefieldNA NA1,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South WestNA NA1,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and MicklefieldNA NA1,209 5859 14
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
ClivedenNA NA982 111,022 7
BeaconsfieldNA NA1,062 7974 10
Chess ValleyNA NA965 12995 8
DownleyNA NA1,021 8901 13
Buckingham EastNA NA1,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and WexhamNA NA921 13967 11
Aylesbury EastNA NA846 16902 12
IverNA NA869 14794 17
Totteridge and BowerdeanNA NA844 17824 15
Aylesbury South EastNA NA866 15801 16
Tylers Green and LoudwaterNA NA783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and BiertonNA NA836 18517 35
MarlowNA NA715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham HillNA NA820 19615 26
West WycombeNA NA775 21744 20
The RisboroughsNA NA687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and HedsorNA NA585 34675 22
Stone and WaddesdonNA NA727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham CommonNA NA672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old AmershamNA NA542 37646 24
CheshamNA NA682 25598 28
Aylesbury WestNA NA678 26610 27
WingNA NA671 28546 32
Chiltern VillagesNA NA446 45597 29
Ridgeway WestNA NA650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke MandevilleNA NA591 33574 30
Chiltern RidgesNA NA624 30545 33
Farnham Common and Burnham BeechesNA NA599 32435 43
Amersham and Chesham BoisNA NA574 35539 34
WinslowNA NA553 36488 38
Gerrards CrossNA NA519 39500 37
Great MissendenNA NA521 38479 39
Chalfont St GilesNA NA451 44467 40
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South EastNA NA498 41443 41
HazlemereNA NA380 48436 42
Great BrickhillNA NA476 42394 47
Buckingham WestNA NA475 43373 48
BernwoodNA NA408 47409 45
IvinghoeNA NA413 46398 46
Ridgeway EastNA NA297 49329 49

Chalfont St Peter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20257
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20254
November 20255
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20252
June 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20264
December 20256
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20264
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20255
June 202517
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20264
December 202520
November 202518
October 202515
September 20259
August 202515
July 202522
June 20259
May 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20257
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20251
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20253

High Crime Locations Chalfont St Peter in February 2026

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

1. Churchfield Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Denham Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Phygtle (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Shire Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cordon'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. West Hyde Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hillside Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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