Crime in Little Chalfont: statistics, rates and trends
378 crimes were recorded in Little Chalfont in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Little Chalfont
- Questions about crime in Little Chalfont
- About this data
378 crimes were recorded in Little Chalfont in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Little Chalfont has the 1,132nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Little Chalfont | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 378 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,333 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Little Chalfont was highest in the year to July 2022 (401 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (276). Over the whole period it rose 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 378 | 51.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 342 | 46.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 276 | 37.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 359 | 49.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 401 | 54.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 371 | 50.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 377 | 51.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 297 | 40.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 300 | 40.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Little Chalfont 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 (+33%) and other theft (+25%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-29%) and anti-social behaviour (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 21.8 | 0.64 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.3 | 0.35 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.1 | 0.60 | +11% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +25% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.5 | 0.43 | +44% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +75% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.66 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Little Chalfont
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Little Chalfont recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Little Chalfont
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Little Chalfont recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Little Chalfont
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Little Chalfont recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Little Chalfont
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Little Chalfont recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Little Chalfont
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Little Chalfont recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Little Chalfont
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Little Chalfont recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Little Chalfont
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Little Chalfont recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Little Chalfont
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Little Chalfont recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Little Chalfont
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Little Chalfont recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Little Chalfont
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Little Chalfont recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Little Chalfont
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Little Chalfont recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Little Chalfont
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Little Chalfont recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Little Chalfont
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Little Chalfont recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Little Chalfont
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Little Chalfont recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Little Chalfont, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Little Chalfont.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Chalfont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham | 781 | 45.3 | -12% |
| Chorleywood | 522 | 36.5 | -29% |
| Chesham | 1,648 | 73.3 | +42% |
| Bovingdon | 325 | 53.7 | +4% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -15% |
| Rickmansworth | 1,784 | 76.7 | +49% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +32% |
| Gerrards Cross | 375 | 50.6 | -2% |
1 areas within Little Chalfont, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont had the highest rate (41.7 per 1,000) and Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont the lowest (41.7). 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 Giles & Little Chalfont | Neighbourhood | 15,522 | 647 | 41.7 |
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 Little Chalfont over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chenies Parade | 44 |
| On or near Chiltern Heights | 34 |
| On or near Beel Close | 30 |
| On or near Meadow View | 24 |
| On or near Kiln Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Charsley Close | 15 |
| On or near Sandycroft Road | 15 |
| On or near White Lion Road | 13 |
| On or near Burtons Lane | 12 |
| On or near Chalfont Station Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Little Chalfont 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 30.2% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Little Chalfont has an estimated population of 7,333. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Little Chalfont sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Little Chalfont |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Little Chalfont a safe place to live?
Little Chalfont recorded 51.5 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 Little Chalfont?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Little Chalfont going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Chalfont was up 11% on the year before: 378 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 342 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Little Chalfont?
Little Chalfont 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 Little Chalfont. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.