Crime in Chesham North: statistics, rates and trends
884 crimes were recorded in Chesham North in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.7 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 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
- Demographics of Chesham North
- Questions about crime in Chesham North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (384), anti-social behaviour (125) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,485th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chesham North | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 884 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.7 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,872 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chesham North peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,074 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (753). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 884 | 63.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 814 | 58.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 840 | 60.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 877 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 933 | 67.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,074 | 77.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,027 | 74.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 775 | 55.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 753 | 54.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 65 to 83 and violence and sexual offences rose from 320 to 384.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 27.7 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chesham North; the highest is Chesham South (69.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ridgeway East (31.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chesham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham South | 1,020 | 69.2 | +9% |
| Amersham & Chesham Bois | 876 | 46.7 | -27% |
| The Missendens | 694 | 39.4 | -38% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 640 | 41.2 | -35% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -43% |
| Ridgeway East | 315 | 31.9 | -50% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 514 | 39.0 | -39% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Chesham North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “William Moulder Court” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near William Moulder Court | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Harries Close | 29 |
| On or near Essex Road | 28 |
| On or near Chalk Hill | 27 |
| On or near Chesterton Close | 26 |
| On or near Pond Park Road | 23 |
| On or near Wallington Road | 23 |
| On or near Alexander Street | 19 |
| On or near Shortway | 18 |
Of the 759 crimes in Chesham North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 125 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 240 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Chesham North has an estimated population of 13,872 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chesham North average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chesham North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chesham North a safe place to live?
Chesham North recorded 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,485th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chesham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Chesham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chesham North was up 9% on the year before: 884 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 814 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chesham North?
About 13,872 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chesham North?
Chesham North 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.