Chalfont St Peter Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Chalfont St Peter’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was criminal damage and arson, accounting for 22.9% of all incidents (8 cases), a rate that was 25% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly may be linked to the area’s built-up nature within Buckinghamshire, where property-related issues such as vandalism could be more concentrated. Property crimes (17 incidents) dominated the crime profile, followed by violent crimes (7 incidents), with the remaining 35% of cases distributed across other categories like public order and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate, as outdoor activities and shopping trips decline. However, the spike in criminal damage and arson raises questions about local factors, such as the presence of vacant properties or targeted vandalism in residential areas. While the area’s low crime rate is a positive indicator, the specific emphasis on property damage suggests that community-focused initiatives targeting such issues could further enhance local safety.

January 2026 saw stark shifts in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and shoplifting and drug-related crimes each doubling from zero to two. These increases contrast sharply with declines in other areas: other theft dropped by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), and violence and sexual offences fell by 72% (from 25 to 7). The crime mix also shifted significantly, with property crimes (17 incidents) accounting for 48.6% of total crimes—nearly double the share of violent crimes (7 incidents, 20%). Violence and sexual offences in the area were 80% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s low population density and limited nightlife. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a small but sudden uptick in retail-related crime during the post-holiday period.

Chalfont St Peter's crime rate in January 2026 fell by 40.7% compared to December 2025, declining from 4.4 to 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical post-holiday patterns, where seasonal retail activity wanes and outdoor crime decreases due to shorter daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in January, a figure that may appear modest but reflects the small population of 13,420. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 383 residents, illustrating a low monthly exposure rate. While this statistic may seem abstract, it underscores the area’s overall safety compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can be meaningful in a small community, where local dynamics—such as community engagement or seasonal events—can influence outcomes.