Crime in Chesham South: statistics, rates and trends
1,017 crimes were recorded in Chesham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chesham South
- Questions about crime in Chesham South
- About this data
1,017 crimes were recorded in Chesham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 361 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chesham South has the 2,260th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chesham South | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,017 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,742 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chesham South was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,146 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (888). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,017 | 69.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 998 | 67.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 888 | 60.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 964 | 65.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 985 | 66.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,001 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 965 | 65.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,142 | 77.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,146 | 77.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chesham South 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 (+20%) and drugs (+14%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-64%) and vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 24.5 | 0.72 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 8.5 | 0.56 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 7.1 | 0.85 | +13% |
| Public order | 87 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -9% |
| Other theft | 80 | 5.4 | 0.85 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.6 | 0.94 | -18% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -12% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +14% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.70 | -12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.49 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chesham South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chesham South recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chesham South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chesham South recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chesham South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chesham South recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chesham South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chesham South recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chesham South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chesham South recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chesham South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chesham South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chesham South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chesham South recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chesham South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chesham South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chesham South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chesham South recorded 25 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chesham South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chesham South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chesham South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chesham South recorded 9 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 64% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chesham South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chesham South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chesham South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chesham South recorded 5 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chesham South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chesham South recorded 5 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chesham South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chesham South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chesham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham North | 911 | 65.7 | -5% |
| Amersham & Chesham Bois | 906 | 48.3 | -30% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 647 | 41.7 | -40% |
| The Missendens | 707 | 40.2 | -42% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -47% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -42% |
| Ridgeway East | 307 | 31.1 | -55% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -36% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Upper Gladstone Road | 29 |
| On or near Police Station | 28 |
| On or near High Street | 24 |
| On or near Brushmakers Court | 21 |
| On or near Penn Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Blucher Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chesham South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 319 | 31.4% |
| Not recorded | 126 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 11.0% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Chesham South has an estimated population of 14,742. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chesham South sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chesham South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Chesham South a safe place to live?
Chesham South recorded 69.0 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Chesham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chesham South was up 2% on the year before: 1,017 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 998 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chesham South?
Chesham South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.