Chalfont St Peter Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chalfont St Peter’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk of encountering crime that is 49.4% lower than the national average, reflecting the area’s built-up character and likely lower population density. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (25.0% of total crimes), followed by public order (13.5%) and criminal damage and arson (13.5%). These figures align with the area’s seasonal context in April, which saw increased outdoor activity during the Easter period and spring weather. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, remained 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area’s relatively low population density and community-focused environment. Public order offences, while lower than the UK average, accounted for a notable 13.5% of all crimes, suggesting that community engagement strategies could further reduce these incidents. The overall crime picture highlights the area’s comparative safety, with property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime also remaining below national averages. These patterns may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature, which often correlates with lower rates of certain crimes compared to more rural or industrial regions. However, the isolated spikes in other crime, robbery, and drugs-related incidents indicate areas for potential local focus.

April 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing significant increases. Other crime, robbery, and drugs-related incidents all rose by 100% compared to the previous month, indicating isolated but notable spikes. These increases, while not reflective of broader trends, may warrant further local scrutiny. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 35%, a marked reduction that could be attributed to seasonal factors or local initiatives. The category of vehicle crime also fell by 25%, aligning with the broader trend of property crimes declining relative to violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences in Chalfont St Peter remain 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the area’s comparative safety. Residents may find it useful to note that public order offences, though relatively low, account for 13.5% of total crimes, suggesting a need for continued focus on community engagement strategies.

Chalfont St Peter’s crime rate in April 2024 remained stable at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% decrease from March’s 4.0 per 1,000. This modest decline suggests consistent low-level crime patterns, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a relatively safe built-up location. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 258 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the low probability of encountering crime in this community. This statistic, while not a daily measure, underscores the area’s proportionally modest incident scale despite a population of 13,420. The 52 reported crimes, though numerically small, remain contextually significant when considered alongside the area’s built-up character and potential lower population density, which may contribute to the managed crime profile.