Crime in Little Chalfont: statistics, rates and trends
381 crimes were recorded in Little Chalfont in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Chalfont at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Chalfont
- Types of crime in Little Chalfont
- Little Chalfont compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Little Chalfont
- Streets with the most crime in Little Chalfont
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Chalfont
- Demographics of Little Chalfont
- Questions about crime in Little Chalfont
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (157), anti-social behaviour (45) and other theft (32) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,114th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Little Chalfont | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 381 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,333 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Chalfont peaked in the year to August 2022 (407 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (281). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 381 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 346 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 281 | 38.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 346 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 407 | 55.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 381 | 52.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 356 | 48.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 314 | 42.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 298 | 40.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 25 to 32 and violence and sexual offences rose from 126 to 157, while burglary fell from 28 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 21.4 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 6.1 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Little Chalfont; the highest is Rickmansworth (77.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Chorleywood (35.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Chalfont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham | 761 | 44.2 | -15% |
| Chorleywood | 505 | 35.3 | -32% |
| Chesham | 1,622 | 72.2 | +39% |
| Bovingdon | 341 | 56.3 | +8% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -15% |
| Rickmansworth | 1,810 | 77.8 | +50% |
| Beaconsfield | 1,006 | 70.0 | +35% |
| Gerrards Cross | 376 | 50.7 | -2% |
Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont is the one area listed within Little Chalfont, with 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | Neighbourhood | 15,522 | 640 | 41.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Little Chalfont over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chenies Parade” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chenies Parade | 40 |
| On or near Chiltern Heights | 36 |
| On or near Beel Close | 28 |
| On or near Meadow View | 24 |
| On or near Kiln Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Sandycroft Road | 16 |
| On or near White Lion Road | 14 |
| On or near Burtons Lane | 13 |
| On or near Charsley Close | 13 |
| On or near Chalfont Station Road | 11 |
Of the 336 crimes in Little Chalfont with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Little Chalfont has an estimated population of 7,333 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.4%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Chalfont average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Chalfont | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little Chalfont a safe place to live?
Little Chalfont recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,114th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Little Chalfont?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Little Chalfont going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Chalfont was up 10% on the year before: 381 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 346 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Chalfont?
About 7,333 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Chalfont?
Little Chalfont 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.