Crime Rate in Little Chalfont and Amersham Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Chalfont and Amersham Common

The total recorded crimes in Little Chalfont and Amersham Common, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Chalfont and Amersham Common crime rate of 2.62 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 Little Chalfont and Amersham Common, encompassing approximately 12,588 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kiln Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Chenies Parade with total crimes: 3
  • Charsley Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Little Chalfont and Amersham Common?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Little Chalfont and Amersham Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 672 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Chalfont and Amersham Common recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Little Chalfont and Amersham Common had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 646 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Little Chalfont and Amersham Common witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little Chalfont and Amersham Common Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Little Chalfont and Amersham Common crimes were 672. The crime rate of Little Chalfont and Amersham Common in 2024 was 53.38 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Chalfont and Amersham Common were around 646 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.32 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Little Chalfont and Amersham Common)CrimesRank (Little Chalfont and Amersham Common)CrimesRank (Little Chalfont and Amersham Common)
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
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
Chalfont St PeterNA NA622 31554 31
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

Little Chalfont and Amersham Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
November 20251
September 20257
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20257
August 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20257

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202624
December 202551
November 202513
October 202512
September 202528
August 202527
July 202514
June 202546
May 202527
April 202533
March 202521
February 202527

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 20255
November 202516
October 20258
September 202517
August 20251
July 202513
June 202520
May 20256
April 202515
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
November 20258
October 20253
September 20255
August 20255
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
October 20254
September 20258
August 20255
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20255
November 20253
October 20253
September 202510
August 20252
July 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 202513

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
July 20253
May 20251

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20251
November 20251
September 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20257
February 20251

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253

High Crime Locations Little Chalfont and Amersham Common in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Chalfont and Amersham Common postcode area is presented below.

1. Kiln Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Chenies Parade (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Charsley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Derwent Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
6. Chiltern Heights (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Meadow View (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Stanley Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beel Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Little Reeves Avenue (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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