Chesham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chesham's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure, though modest, reflects the area's character as a built-up town within Buckinghamshire, where community infrastructure and local policing may contribute to sustained crime suppression. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.6% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—13% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.8% of total incidents at 1.1 per 1,000, 21% below the UK average. These patterns align with Chesham's status as a largely residential area, where disputes and minor disturbances are more likely to occur than in densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors may also play a role: as summer begins, the longest days and increased foot traffic in public spaces could drive incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of major spikes in theft from the person or shoplifting—categories typically linked to tourist activity—suggests that Chesham's seasonal rhythms do not mirror those of coastal or urban destinations. Burglary, though still below the UK average by 67%, saw a 233% increase compared to May, raising questions about localized vulnerabilities that may require further analysis.

June 2024 saw a sharp 233% increase in burglary, with incidents rising from three to ten. This surge, though still below the UK average by 67%, contrasts with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from six to two—a shift possibly linked to seasonal retail activity and increased policing in high streets. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences doubled from one to two, marking a 100% rise. This category, though modest in scale, is 52% below the UK average, suggesting limited local drug trade activity. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, dropped 21% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Chesham's quieter, more residential character. The month also saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, though this category remains 41% below the UK average. These shifts illustrate a combination of local factors, from seasonal transitions to targeted interventions that may have curbed certain crime types while allowing others to rise.

Chesham's crime rate in June 2024 rose 6.6% compared to May, moving from 6.3 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the broader UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, where Chesham remains 17.1% below. Locally, the monthly crime rate translates to roughly five crimes reported each day—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally stable environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 148 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the population. This ratio, though seemingly abstract, offers a tangible sense of risk: for every 100 residents, there was one crime reported over 30 days. When compared to the UK average, Chesham's lower rate aligns with its character as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to sustained suppression of crime. However, the rise in specific categories like burglary and drugs suggests emerging pressures that warrant continued monitoring.