Chalfont St Peter Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chalfont St Peter's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's generally low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.5% of all crimes, making them the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.5%) and burglary (14.5%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may influence these patterns, with longer daylight hours potentially affecting both criminal activity and community visibility. However, the dramatic 900% increase in burglary, which rose from one to ten incidents, stands out as an anomaly. While the area's low overall rate aligns with its rural-Buckinghamshire character, the sudden spike in property crime raises questions about localized factors. The UK average for burglary is 0.3 per 1,000, meaning Chalfont St Peter's rate of 0.8 is 167% higher, a disparity that could reflect the area's unique demographic or geographic features. Meanwhile, violence rates in the area are 49% below the UK average, a figure that may be attributed to the town's small, close-knit community dynamics. The balance between property and violent crime—55% vs 45%—suggests a mix of challenges, with property crime remaining a focal concern despite the area's overall safety profile. These statistics, when viewed through the lens of seasonal and local context, illustrate the combination of national trends and localized conditions.

June 2024 witnessed a dramatic 900% increase in burglary, rising from one reported incident to ten. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the area's usual crime profile and may reflect seasonal factors such as summer holidays or increased property vulnerability during longer daylight hours. Concurrently, theft from the person and bicycle theft each doubled from zero to two incidents, suggesting a possible link to increased foot traffic or tourism during the early summer months. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 57.1%, potentially due to reduced car-related activity during warmer weather or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 33.3%, aligning with the start of the summer season when community engagement may shift toward more structured activities. Burglary in Chalfont St Peter remains 167% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area's unique challenges in property crime prevention despite its overall low rate.

Chalfont St Peter's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, 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 194 residents, a metric that contextualizes the scale of crime relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the lack of a national daily or monthly exposure figure. The area's low crime rate, combined with its small size, positions it as one of the safer built-up areas in Buckinghamshire. However, the stability in the overall rate does not preclude significant variations in specific crime categories, which are explored in other sections.