Crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont: statistics, rates and trends
647 crimes were recorded in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- Questions about crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
- About this data
647 crimes were recorded in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 263 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont has the 3,379th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 647 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.7 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,522 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont was highest in the year to July 2020 (736 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (543). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 647 | 41.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 574 | 37.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 543 | 35.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 662 | 42.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 674 | 43.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 707 | 45.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 736 | 47.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 642 | 41.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 586 | 37.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+30%) and shoplifting (+29%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 16.9 | 0.49 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -4% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +24% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +2% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.7 | 0.21 | +29% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +9% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 0.31 | -29% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham & Chesham Bois | 906 | 48.3 | +16% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | +6% |
| Beaconsfield | 943 | 73.5 | +76% |
| Chesham South | 1,017 | 69.0 | +66% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -3% |
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | 1,170 | 67.9 | +63% |
| Chesham North | 911 | 65.7 | +58% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -13% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chenies Parade | 44 |
| On or near Chiltern Heights | 34 |
| On or near Beel Close | 30 |
| On or near Meadow View | 24 |
| On or near Bowler'S Orchard | 20 |
| On or near Kiln Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Charsley Close | 15 |
| On or near Sandycroft Road | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Kirby Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 30.9% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont has an estimated population of 15,522. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont a safe place to live?
Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont recorded 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont was up 13% on the year before: 647 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 574 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont?
Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.