Crime in Chesham South: statistics, rates and trends
1,020 crimes were recorded in Chesham South in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chesham South at a glance
- Crime trends in Chesham South
- Types of crime in Chesham South
- Chesham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chesham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chesham South
- Demographics of Chesham South
- Questions about crime in Chesham South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (359), anti-social behaviour (122) and shoplifting (108) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,261st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chesham South | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,020 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,742 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chesham South peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,156 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (877). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,020 | 69.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,010 | 68.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 877 | 59.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 959 | 65.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 982 | 66.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 998 | 67.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 984 | 66.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,117 | 75.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,156 | 78.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 312 to 359, while anti-social behaviour fell from 148 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 359 | 24.4 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 7.3 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Public order | 87 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 76 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Chesham South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chesham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham North | 884 | 63.7 | -8% |
| Amersham & Chesham Bois | 876 | 46.7 | -32% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 640 | 41.2 | -40% |
| The Missendens | 694 | 39.4 | -43% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -47% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -42% |
| Ridgeway East | 315 | 31.9 | -54% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Chesham South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 35 |
| On or near Upper Gladstone Road | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Hodds Wood Road | 23 |
| On or near Blucher Street | 20 |
| On or near Police Station | 20 |
| On or near Brushmakers Court | 19 |
Of the 898 crimes in Chesham South with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 336 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 322 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Chesham South has an estimated population of 14,742 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chesham South average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chesham South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chesham South a safe place to live?
Chesham South recorded 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,261st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chesham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 359 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Chesham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chesham South was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,020 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,010 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chesham South?
About 14,742 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chesham South?
Chesham South 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.