Crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont: statistics, rates and trends
640 crimes were recorded in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont at a glance
- Crime trends in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- Types of crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- Demographics of Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- Questions about crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (257), anti-social behaviour (76) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,393rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 640 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,522 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont peaked in the year to August 2020 (723 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (541). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 640 | 41.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 586 | 37.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 541 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 656 | 42.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 673 | 43.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 708 | 45.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 723 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 663 | 42.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 579 | 37.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (81% below) and anti-social behaviour (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 48 to 59 and violence and sexual offences rose from 217 to 257.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 16.6 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 4.9 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 45 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Public order | 43 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.4 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.6 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont; the highest is Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (75.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire (36.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham & Chesham Bois | 876 | 46.7 | +13% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | +7% |
| Beaconsfield | 972 | 75.8 | +84% |
| Chesham South | 1,020 | 69.2 | +68% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -2% |
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | 1,169 | 67.8 | +64% |
| Chesham North | 884 | 63.7 | +55% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chenies Parade” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chenies Parade | 40 |
| On or near Chiltern Heights | 36 |
| On or near Beel Close | 28 |
| On or near Meadow View | 24 |
| On or near Kiln Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Bowler'S Orchard | 21 |
| On or near Sandycroft Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Kirby Close | 14 |
| On or near White Lion Road | 14 |
Of the 564 crimes in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 76 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont has an estimated population of 15,522 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont a safe place to live?
Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,393rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont was up 9% on the year before: 640 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 586 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont?
About 15,522 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont?
Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.