Chalfont St Peter Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chalfont St Peter's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 57.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, which is further reinforced by the breakdown of crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.5% of all incidents, making them the most prevalent category.4 per 1,000 is still 44% below the UK average. Vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson followed, each contributing 12.5% of total incidents, with rates 2% and 22% below the UK average respectively. The seasonal context of January—characterised by shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and a post-holiday lull—likely contributes to the lower property crime rates and the relative dominance of violent offences. This pattern may be consistent with the area's character as a small, built-up community within Buckinghamshire, where residential density and limited commercial activity could influence crime dynamics. The low overall rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in most categories, suggests that local policing, community cohesion, and the physical layout of the area—such as its compact size and limited public spaces—may collectively act as deterrents to crime. The contrast between Chalfont St Peter's figures and the UK average underscores the importance of local factors in shaping crime trends, even within a national framework of higher-than-average rates.

January 2025 saw a sharp increase in shoplifting, which rose by 100% from zero to one incident, marking an unusual spike in this category. Concurrently, other crime also increased by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents. Violence and sexual offences, already the most common category (47.5% of total crimes), surged by 46.2% compared to December, reflecting a significant shift in crime mix toward violent incidents. This contrasts with notable declines in burglary (-80%), vehicle crime (-61.5%), and public order offences (-50%), which may be attributed to reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic during the post-holiday period. The town’s violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average, while shoplifting is 84% below the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000. For residents, the rise in shoplifting—despite its small absolute number—suggests heightened awareness of retail security in local stores.

Chalfont St Peter's crime rate in January 2025 dropped by 33.3% compared to the previous month, falling from 4.5 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical January patterns, where post-holiday retail activity wanes and outdoor crime diminishes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the town's small population of 13,420. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 336 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relatively safe environment. When scaled to population size, the crime rate is 57.7% below the UK average, highlighting Chalfont St Peter's consistently lower crime profile. This population-scaled perspective suggests that the town's security measures, community engagement, and geographic characteristics—such as its compact, residential layout—may collectively contribute to its reduced risk profile compared to larger, more densely populated areas.