Chesham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Chesham, just 4.8 crimes were reported in September 2025 — a figure 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly three crimes occurring across the built-up area, with one reported crime experienced by approximately every 208 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.1% of all reports (49 incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) and shoplifting (10 incidents). These patterns align with Chesham’s character as a commuter-oriented town with a mix of retail and residential areas, where seasonal transitions in September — such as back-to-school routines and university freshers arriving — may influence local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, though below the UK average, remain high relative to other categories, likely reflecting the town’s social mix and proximity to London. Meanwhile, property crimes such as vehicle crime and burglary were significantly lower than national rates, consistent with Chesham’s relatively low-density development and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres.

September saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to August, with criminal damage and arson rising by 40% (from 10 to 14 incidents) and 'other crime' increasing by 50% (from 2 to 3 incidents). These increases contrast with steep declines in anti-social behaviour (-89.3%), burglary (-60%), and vehicle crime (-57.1%), suggesting seasonal factors may have played a role. The breakdown of crime types reveals a distinct profile: violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) were 11% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) were 32% above, highlighting vulnerabilities in areas with public infrastructure or community spaces prone to vandalism. Shoplifting, at 0.5 per 1,000, remained 18% below the UK average, possibly due to Chesham’s retail sector being smaller and less concentrated than in major urban centres. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect the return of students to educational institutions or increased community policing efforts during the school term.

The crime rate in Chesham fell by 32.0% in September 2025 compared to August, dropping from 7.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, with a daily risk of 3 crimes occurring over the month — a rate that would equate to one crime for every 208 residents. When scaled to the town’s population of 21,592, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Chesham is lower than in most parts of the UK. The contrast is starker in specific categories: anti-social behaviour, which had been a persistent issue in August, saw an 89.3% reduction, potentially linked to the start of the academic year and reduced nightlife activity. Meanwhile, the rate of criminal damage and arson remains a local outlier, 32% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. These figures offer a nuanced picture of safety — while overall crime is down, certain vulnerabilities persist that may require attention from local authorities and residents alike.