Chalfont St Peter Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chalfont St Peter’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.9% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, a trend that has persisted in previous months. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.8% of all incidents, followed by other theft (12.9%) and criminal damage and arson (11.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a small, built-up community within Buckinghamshire, where proximity to London and the presence of residential properties may contribute to certain crime types. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely influenced patterns, with increased tourism potentially raising the risk of burglary in empty homes. Meanwhile, the area’s low rates of anti-social behaviour (65% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (56% below) suggest a generally orderly environment, shaped by the community’s size and density. This data reinforces Chalfont St Peter’s position as a relatively safe area, though the interplay of local demographics and seasonal activity continues to shape its crime profile.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 75% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from four to seven incidents. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during summer evenings or the presence of empty homes during the peak holiday period. Conversely, burglary rates fell by two-thirds, from nine to three, a drop that could be attributed to heightened security measures during the August holidays. Other theft remained stable at eight incidents, though it edged 5% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour halved, from 12 to six, a decline that may correlate with the quieter pace of life in this built-up area outside of peak tourist seasons. The most significant change was the 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported—though this remains a rare occurrence compared to the UK average. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime trends, shaped by both seasonal rhythms and community-specific factors.

Chalfont St Peter's August 2024 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1. This decline aligns with the area’s typically low crime profile, though seasonal factors may have influenced the shift. Daily crime statistics show an average of two incidents reported each day in August, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 13,420. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, illustrating the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area of Buckinghamshire. When compared to the UK average, the rate remains 43.9% below, a consistent trend that highlights the area’s distinct safety profile. This population-scaled perspective underscores that residents are far less likely to experience crime than the national average, though localized factors—such as the area’s rural-urban mix and proximity to London—likely contribute to this divergence.