Crime in Chiltern Villages: statistics, rates and trends

150 crimes were recorded in Chiltern Villages in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 49 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chiltern Villages has the 3,815th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chiltern Villages was highest in the year to July 2020 (243 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (141). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chiltern Villages 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 falls were in other theft (-35%) and violence and sexual offences (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chiltern Villages

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chiltern Villages recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chiltern Villages

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chiltern Villages recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chiltern Villages

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chiltern Villages recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chiltern Villages

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chiltern Villages recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chiltern Villages

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chiltern Villages recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 367% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chiltern Villages

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chiltern Villages recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chiltern Villages

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chiltern Villages recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chiltern Villages

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chiltern Villages recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chiltern Villages

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chiltern Villages recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chiltern Villages

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chiltern Villages recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chiltern Villages, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chiltern Villages.

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 Chiltern Villages over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chiltern Villages 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.

Chiltern Villages has an estimated population of 5,383. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chiltern Villages sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Chiltern Villages. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.