Chalfont St Peter Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Chalfont St Peter recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 52% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area's consistent safety record, though the seasonal context of November—with its darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—introduced unique dynamics to local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category, accounting for 41.7% of all reported crimes, despite a 33.3% month-on-month decline. This category's rate (1.5 per 1,000) remains 42% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area's low population density and strong community engagement. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime followed, each contributing 12.5% to the total. The latter's rate (0.5 per 1,000) matched the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure—such as residential parking and road networks—may align with national norms. Burglary and drugs crimes saw sharp fluctuations: burglary increased by 150% compared to October, while drugs crimes doubled from zero to one incident. These variations underscore the need for localized analysis, as the area's overall safety is tempered by occasional spikes in specific crime types. The seasonal context of November, with its blend of community events and reduced daylight, may have influenced these patterns, though direct causation cannot be confirmed without further data. This built-up area's crime profile illustrates a balance between low overall rates and targeted vulnerabilities that require continued monitoring.

Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category (41.7% of all crimes), fell by 33.3% compared to October, though they remain 42% below the UK average. This decline may reflect the dispersal of crowds during November's darker evenings, though local events like Bonfire Night could have introduced temporary risks. Burglary saw a stark 150% increase, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a spike that contrasts with the UK average rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests potential vulnerabilities in specific properties or areas from the data alone. Anti-social behaviour also dropped sharply by 60%, aligning with the broader trend of reduced public disorder as the month progressed. The drugs category, while minimal (only 1 incident), doubled from zero to 1, a change that may reflect seasonal patterns in illicit activity. Residents should note that 52% of all crimes in the area fall into categories (violence, anti-social behaviour, public order) that are significantly below UK averages, highlighting the area's comparative safety.

Chalfont St Peter's crime rate in November 2023 (3.6 per 1,000 residents) marks a 34.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal slowdown seen in built-up areas during late autumn, when local events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may temporarily disperse crowds. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low population density and strong community policing presence in this Buckinghamshire suburb. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 280 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores the area's consistent safety profile, though the 150% increase in burglary compared to October suggests targeted vulnerabilities that warrant further observation. The population context—13,420 residents—further illustrates how even modest crime numbers translate to a low individual risk profile, with 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents equating to less than 4 incidents for every 1,000 people.