Crime Rate in Chess Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chess Valley

The total recorded crimes in Chess Valley, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chess Valley crime rate of 5.09 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 Chess Valley, encompassing approximately 11,198 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Chess Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Rushmere Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Cresswell Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chess Valley?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Chess Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 965 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chess Valley witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chess Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 995 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chess Valley witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Chess Valley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chess Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chess Valley has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 23th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chess Valley crimes were 965. The crime rate of Chess Valley in 2024 was 86.17 (year) or 7.18 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chess Valley were around 995 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.85 (year) or 7.40 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)
Abbey255 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North216 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West140 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield94 71,284 41,313 4
Denham115 41,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury South West86 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 51,209 5859 14
Buckingham East98 61,007 9985 9
Cliveden84 10982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield59 211,062 7974 10
Downley91 81,021 8901 13
Stoke Poges and Wexham61 20921 13967 11
Aylesbury West77 11678 26610 27
Aylesbury East64 15846 16902 12
West Wycombe76 12775 21744 20
Aston Clinton and Bierton71 13836 18517 35
Iver55 26869 14794 17
Aylesbury South East66 14866 15801 16
Totteridge and Bowerdean64 16844 17824 15
Winslow63 17553 36488 38
Tylers Green and Loudwater56 24783 20781 18
Marlow63 18715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill62 19820 19615 26
The Risboroughs54 27687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor38 37585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon57 22727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common42 34672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham35 43542 37646 24
Chesham50 30682 25598 28
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville56 25591 33574 30
Wing53 28671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages37 38446 45597 29
Ridgeway West46 32650 29507 36
Chiltern Ridges50 29624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 41622 31554 31
Ivinghoe48 31413 46398 46
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches35 44599 32435 43
Grendon Underwood45 33516 40419 44
Amersham and Chesham Bois36 40574 35539 34
Great Brickhill40 35476 42394 47
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 36498 41443 41
Gerrards Cross19 49519 39500 37
Great Missenden21 48521 38479 39
Ridgeway East36 39297 49329 49
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

Chess Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 20246
June 202414
May 202413
April 20244

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202420
September 202420
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 202517
December 202423
November 202422
October 202420
September 202434
August 202419
July 202426
June 202442
May 202415
April 202420

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202428
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 202416
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
April 20248

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
July 20242

High Crime Locations Chess Valley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chess Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Rushmere Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Cresswell Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Blucher Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Townsend Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Box Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hodds Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pednor Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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