Chesham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Chesham recorded 151 crimes across its population of 21,592 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people—9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a notable uptick from the previous month, driven by specific crime type trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 39.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.6%). These patterns align with Chesham's built-up character, where higher population density and social activity may contribute to concentrated incidents. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely influenced the spike in anti-social behaviour and violence. While property crimes (52 total) made up a smaller share than violent crimes (59 total), their distribution still mirrored national trends, with shoplifting and vehicle crime below UK averages. The overall rate, however, underscores Chesham's relative safety compared to the UK, a position that may be reinforced by its suburban layout and proximity to Buckinghamshire's rural areas. This month's data highlights both the resilience of local crime prevention efforts and the challenges posed by seasonal shifts in community dynamics.

October 2025 saw a dramatic spike in anti-social behaviour, which rose by 833.3% compared to September, jumping from 3 to 28 incidents. This increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings, which could influence social interactions in public spaces. Concurrently, burglary and robbery both saw significant increases: burglary rose by 150% (from 2 to 5) and robbery by 100% (from 0 to 4). These shifts suggest a possible realignment in crime dynamics, with property-related offences becoming more prominent. In contrast, shoplifting and vehicle crime fell sharply—shoplifting decreased by 30% (from 10 to 7) and vehicle crime by 52% (from 5 to 5). These declines align with Chesham's below-average rates for these categories, which are 52% and 52% lower than the UK average, respectively. Such contrasts highlight the area's unique crime profile, where certain categories deviate significantly from national trends.

Chesham's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 45.0% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.8 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase translates to roughly 5 crimes reported each day, a figure that may resonate with local residents navigating daily life in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 143 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. With a population of 21,592, this monthly exposure highlights the frequency of crime relative to the local population. While the overall rate remains 9.1% below the UK average, the month-on-month surge suggests a dynamic shift in crime patterns that warrants attention. These figures, when viewed alongside the area's built-up character, may indicate pressures from seasonal factors or local events that align with the timing of October, such as darker evenings and Halloween.