Crime in Chalfont St Peter: statistics, rates and trends
609 crimes were recorded in Chalfont St Peter in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chalfont St Peter
- Questions about crime in Chalfont St Peter
- About this data
609 crimes were recorded in Chalfont St Peter in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 207 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chalfont St Peter has the 1,248th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chalfont St Peter | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 609 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.0 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,845 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chalfont St Peter was highest in the year to July 2023 (772 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (605). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 609 | 44.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 666 | 48.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 741 | 53.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 772 | 55.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 732 | 52.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 720 | 52.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 691 | 49.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 759 | 54.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 605 | 43.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chalfont St Peter 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 criminal damage and arson (-27%) and vehicle crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 15.0 | 0.44 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.3 | 1.09 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 5.2 | 0.34 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -27% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -17% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +2% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.5 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +10% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chalfont St Peter
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chalfont St Peter recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chalfont St Peter
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chalfont St Peter recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chalfont St Peter
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chalfont St Peter recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chalfont St Peter
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chalfont St Peter recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chalfont St Peter
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chalfont St Peter recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chalfont St Peter
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chalfont St Peter recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chalfont St Peter
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chalfont St Peter recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chalfont St Peter
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chalfont St Peter recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chalfont St Peter
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chalfont St Peter recorded 15 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chalfont St Peter
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chalfont St Peter recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chalfont St Peter
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chalfont St Peter recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chalfont St Peter
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chalfont St Peter 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 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chalfont St Peter
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chalfont St Peter recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chalfont St Peter
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chalfont St Peter recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chalfont St Peter, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chalfont St Peter.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalfont St Peter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross | 375 | 50.6 | +15% |
| Chorleywood | 522 | 36.5 | -17% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +55% |
| Little Chalfont | 378 | 51.5 | +17% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 340 | 45.7 | +4% |
| Stoke Poges | 309 | 54.7 | +24% |
| Rickmansworth | 1,784 | 76.7 | +74% |
| Amersham | 781 | 45.3 | +3% |
1 areas within Chalfont St Peter, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chalfont St Peter had the highest rate (44.0 per 1,000) and Chalfont St Peter the lowest (44.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter | Neighbourhood | 13,845 | 609 | 44.0 |
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 Chalfont St Peter over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 38 |
| On or near Mumfords Lane | 33 |
| On or near Hillside Close | 28 |
| On or near Churchfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near The Warren | 21 |
| On or near Grange Road | 20 |
| On or near Pinetree Close | 15 |
| On or near Denham Lane | 14 |
| On or near Market Place | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chalfont St Peter 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 | 223 | 36.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
Chalfont St Peter has an estimated population of 13,845. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chalfont St Peter sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chalfont St Peter |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
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 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 Chalfont St Peter?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (74).
Is crime in Chalfont St Peter going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalfont St Peter was down 9% on the year before: 609 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 666 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chalfont St Peter?
Chalfont St Peter 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 Chalfont St Peter. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.