Little Chalfont Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Little Chalfont's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 50.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. For a built-up area of 7,210 residents, this translates to 30 reported crimes over the month, a relatively low volume when scaled to the local population. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 16 incidents (53.3% of the total) at a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This category is 25% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime compared to national trends. Vehicle crime followed with five incidents (16.7%), at a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—49% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability in this area. Public order offences, though fewer in number (three cases), saw a 200% increase from May, raising questions about potential seasonal factors. The summer months, with their longer days and increased community activity, could contribute to such shifts. Criminal damage and arson, while reduced by 40% from May, still occurred at a rate of 0.4 per 1,000—38% below the UK average. This overall pattern suggests a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Little Chalfont maintaining a crime profile that is safer than the UK average in most categories.

June 2023 saw a dramatic surge in violence and sexual offences, which rose by 166.7% compared to May, from 6 to 16 incidents. This category alone accounted for 53.3% of all crimes reported, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—25% below the UK average. Concurrently, public order offences increased by 200%, jumping from one to three cases, a shift that may reflect changes in community activity patterns during the summer. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, increasing by 150% to five incidents, a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents—49% above the UK average. This contrast with the 40% reduction in criminal damage and arson, which fell from five to three cases, highlights a mixed picture in property-related offences. For residents, the 25% below UK average for violent crimes offers a relative sense of safety, though the sharp increases in specific categories warrant attention.

Little Chalfont's crime rate in June 2023 (4.2 per 1,000 residents) marked a 57.6% increase from the previous month's 2.6 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, still places the area 50.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported every 30 days, translating to a localised figure of one crime per day. Over the course of June, this meant one reported crime occurred for every 240 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 7,210, the monthly exposure rate highlights how infrequent incidents are in a community of this size. The increase from May to June could reflect seasonal shifts, such as the start of summer holidays or increased foot traffic in local amenities. The daily crime count, while low, provides residents with a tangible benchmark for understanding risk levels in their immediate environment.