Crime in Chalfont St Peter: statistics, rates and trends
609 crimes were recorded in Chalfont St Peter in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chalfont St Peter at a glance
- Crime trends in Chalfont St Peter
- Types of crime in Chalfont St Peter
- Chalfont St Peter compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chalfont St Peter
- Streets with the most crime in Chalfont St Peter
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chalfont St Peter
- Demographics of Chalfont St Peter
- Questions about crime in Chalfont St Peter
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (207), anti-social behaviour (74) and vehicle crime (68) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,236th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chalfont St Peter | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 609 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.0 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,845 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chalfont St Peter of any year here (609 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 609 | 44.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 648 | 46.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 730 | 52.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 779 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 716 | 51.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 728 | 52.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 714 | 51.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 757 | 54.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 617 | 44.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (82% below) and anti-social behaviour (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 96 to 68 and criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 15.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 5.3 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chalfont St Peter; the highest is Rickmansworth (77.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Chorleywood (35.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalfont St Peter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross | 376 | 50.7 | +15% |
| Chorleywood | 505 | 35.3 | -20% |
| Beaconsfield | 1,006 | 70.0 | +59% |
| Little Chalfont | 381 | 52.0 | +18% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 335 | 45.1 | +2% |
| Stoke Poges | 308 | 54.5 | +24% |
| Rickmansworth | 1,810 | 77.8 | +77% |
| Amersham | 761 | 44.2 | 0% |
Chalfont St Peter is the one area listed within Chalfont St Peter, with 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter | Neighbourhood | 13,845 | 609 | 44.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Chalfont St Peter over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 41 |
| On or near Mumfords Lane | 34 |
| On or near Hillside Close | 31 |
| On or near Churchfield Road | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near The Warren | 21 |
| On or near Grange Road | 18 |
| On or near Denham Lane | 16 |
| On or near Market Place | 15 |
| On or near Pinetree Close | 15 |
Of the 535 crimes in Chalfont St Peter with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Chalfont St Peter has an estimated population of 13,845 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chalfont St Peter average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chalfont St Peter | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chalfont St Peter a safe place to live?
Chalfont St Peter recorded 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,236th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chalfont St Peter?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Chalfont St Peter going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalfont St Peter was down 6% on the year before: 609 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 648 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chalfont St Peter?
About 13,845 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chalfont St Peter?
Chalfont St Peter 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.