Crime Rate in Chess Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chess Valley

The total recorded crimes in Chess Valley, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chess Valley crime rate of 9.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chess Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Gladstone Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Market Square with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • 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 areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Chess Valley has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 9.38 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chess Valley)CrimesRank (Chess Valley)CrimesRank (Chess Valley)
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
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
Chalfont St Peter41 37622 31554 31
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

Chess Valley 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 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202519
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202420
September 202420
August 20246

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202521
April 202514
March 202520
February 202514
January 202517
December 202423
November 202422
October 202420
September 202434
August 202419

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20252
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20244

High Crime Locations Chess Valley in July 2025

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

1. Upper Gladstone Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Market Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Townfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. East Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Delmeade Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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