Chalfont St Peter Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 13,420, Chalfont St Peter recorded 49 crimes in May 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 54.3% below the UK average of 8.1, a stark contrast that positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, contributing 34.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and public order offences (12.2%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a largely residential, low-density built-up area, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors, however, played a role in shaping the crime profile, as longer evenings and the presence of bank holidays likely encouraged more outdoor socialising, which may have increased opportunities for public order issues and personal theft. The rate of violent crime, while still significant, remained 54% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing and community engagement efforts are likely effective in mitigating more serious incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, highlights the need for continued focus on addressing minor disturbances that can escalate if left unmanaged. Overall, the data illustrates a balance between the area’s inherent safety and the influence of seasonal dynamics on crime patterns.

May 2025 saw a sharp increase in theft from the person, rising by 200% from one to three incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and possession of weapons, suggests a shift in criminal activity linked to May’s longer evenings and bank holidays. While violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 34.7% of all reported incidents, their rate of 1.3 per 1,000 was 54% below the UK average. Conversely, robbery and possession of weapons both exceeded UK averages, with robbery at 4.1 per 1,000 (82% above the UK rate of 0.1) and weapon possession at 2.0 per 1,000 (25% above the UK’s 0.1). These figures indicate a combination of local factors and national trends, with property crimes like other theft and drugs declining by 50% and 33% respectively. For residents, the increase in theft from the person is a direct concern, requiring heightened vigilance during evening hours.

Chalfont St Peter’s crime rate in May 2025 fell by 9.2% from 4.0 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 274 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this community. When scaled to the population of 13,420, this rate places the area well below the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000. The decline from April suggests a possible stabilisation of crime patterns, though seasonal factors like longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced activity. This context is critical for residents, as it illustrates that while crime remains a concern, it is far from being a defining feature of daily life in Chalfont St Peter.