Crime in Chesham North: statistics, rates and trends
911 crimes were recorded in Chesham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chesham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Chesham North
- Types of crime in Chesham North
- Chesham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chesham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chesham North
- Population and deprivation in Chesham North
- Questions about crime in Chesham North
- About this data
911 crimes were recorded in Chesham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 395 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chesham North has the 2,406th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chesham North | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 911 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,872 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chesham North was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,083 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (738). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 911 | 65.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 802 | 57.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 840 | 60.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 910 | 65.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 912 | 65.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,083 | 78.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,017 | 73.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 738 | 53.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 751 | 54.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chesham North 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 burglary (+26%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 28.5 | 0.83 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 9.4 | 0.62 | -6% |
| Other theft | 80 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.4 | 0.80 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 4.8 | 0.97 | +0% |
| Public order | 62 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +13% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +26% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -8% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chesham North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chesham North recorded 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chesham North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chesham North recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chesham North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chesham North recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chesham North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chesham North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chesham North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chesham North recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chesham North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chesham North recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chesham North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chesham North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chesham North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chesham North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chesham North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chesham North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chesham North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chesham North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chesham North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chesham North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chesham North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chesham North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chesham North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chesham North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chesham North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chesham North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chesham North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chesham North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chesham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham South | 1,017 | 69.0 | +5% |
| Amersham & Chesham Bois | 906 | 48.3 | -26% |
| The Missendens | 707 | 40.2 | -39% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 647 | 41.7 | -37% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -44% |
| Ridgeway East | 307 | 31.1 | -53% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 524 | 39.7 | -40% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -39% |
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 Chesham North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near William Moulder Court | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Harries Close | 35 |
| On or near Chalk Hill | 30 |
| On or near Essex Road | 28 |
| On or near Chesterton Close | 26 |
| On or near Wallington Road | 24 |
| On or near A416 | 22 |
| On or near Pearce Road | 19 |
| On or near Alexander Street | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chesham North 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 | 303 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 13.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Chesham North has an estimated population of 13,872. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chesham North sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chesham North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Chesham North a safe place to live?
Chesham North recorded 65.7 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 Chesham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Chesham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chesham North was up 14% on the year before: 911 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 802 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chesham North?
Chesham North 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 Chesham North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.