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 March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Chalfont and Amersham Common crime rate of 3.34 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Heights with total crimes: 9
  • Cumberland Close with total crimes: 6
  • Chilcote Lane with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Little Chalfont and Amersham Common has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 34th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

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.

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
Chess Valley57 23965 12995 8
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
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

Little Chalfont and Amersham Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202527
January 202523
December 202433
November 202436
October 202424
September 202418
August 202415
July 202419
June 202430
May 202430
April 202421

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202513
January 20251
December 20241
November 202410
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20257
October 20241
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
May 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Little Chalfont and Amersham Common in March 2025

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

1. Chiltern Heights (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cumberland Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
3. Chilcote Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Stanley Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Cherryfields (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Birkett Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Applefield (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Little Reeves Avenue (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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