Chesham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chesham’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.4% below the UK average of 8.6. This performance highlights the area’s relatively safe profile, though the crime mix reflects both local dynamics and broader national trends. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 40.5% of all reported crimes — a rate of 2.9 per 1,000, which is 5% below the UK average. This lower-than-average violent crime rate may be influenced by Chesham’s character as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced incidents. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a growing concern, with 15% of all crimes falling into this category — a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 69% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be explained by Chesham’s retail presence and the seasonal influx of visitors during the summer months, when festivals and outdoor events draw larger crowds to local shops and public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, accounted for 13.7% of crimes.0 per 1,000 is 35% below the UK average. This could reflect the area’s relatively low levels of social disorder, due to effective policing or the community’s demographic profile. The overall crime rate’s decline from the previous month, coupled with these nuanced patterns, underscores the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime trends. As July marks the peak of the summer season — a time of increased tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events — these patterns align with historical data showing that such periods can both elevate and suppress certain types of crime depending on the area’s characteristics. The interplay between local initiatives, population movement, and seasonal rhythms will likely continue to influence Chesham’s crime picture in the months ahead.

July 2025 saw a marked 64.3% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 14 to 23 cases. This surge, while significant, remains below the UK average for the category, which stands at 0.7 per 1,000. The rise may be linked to the area’s seasonal retail activity, with festivals and extended daylight hours potentially increasing opportunities for theft. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 34.4% compared to June, a decrease that could be attributed to the summer break reducing tensions in local communities. Public order offences also dropped by 50%, from 18 to 9, a decline that may reflect the impact of community engagement during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 40.5% of all incidents, but at a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 5% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime persists, its incidence in Chesham is relatively lower than in other parts of the country. The increase in possession of weapons by 100% (from 1 to 2 cases) highlights a specific concern, though the small number of incidents means further analysis would be needed to identify broader patterns.

Chesham's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 16.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.5 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas during summer, where increased community activity and daylight hours may contribute to lower reported crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five crimes per day in July, a figure that reflects the localised nature of crime in Chesham’s population of 21,592. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. While this statistic does not account for unreported crimes, it provides a clear snapshot of how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. The reduction from the prior month may also reflect the impact of targeted local initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to Chesham’s population, suggesting a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in this area.