Britwell and Haymill vs Chesham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Britwell and Haymill Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Chesham Thames Valley Police

      Britwell and Haymill vs Chesham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Britwell and Haymill
      Thames Valley Police
      1,599 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chesham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,832 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      16.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Britwell and Haymill
      B Chesham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,599
      1,832
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,558
      1,870
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      16.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Britwell and Haymill
      B Chesham
      Violent Crime
      660 ↓3%
      677 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑1%
      257 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      101 ↑5%
      173 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      145 ↑24%
      79 ↓56%
      Burglary
      60 ↑0%
      113 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      115 ↓1%
      151 ↓10%
      Drugs
      63 ↑91%
      45 ↑41%
      Public Order
      93 ↑11%
      139 ↓13%
      Robbery
      27 ↑29%
      27 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↑18%
      121 ↑70%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓53%
      11 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓50%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓45%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓16%
      24 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Britwell and Haymill safer than Chesham?

      Britwell and Haymill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,599 crimes in the last 12 months. Chesham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,832 crimes. Chesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Britwell and Haymill vs Chesham?

      Britwell and Haymill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chesham shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Britwell and Haymill and Chesham?

      In Britwell and Haymill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (660 incidents). In Chesham, it is Violent Crime (677 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Britwell and Haymill and Chesham?

      Britwell and Haymill recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chesham recorded 257. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Britwell and Haymill vs Chesham?

      Violent crime in Britwell and Haymill totalled 660 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 677 in Chesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Britwell and Haymill and Chesham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Britwell and Haymill recorded 1,558 crimes (now 1,599, a change of +2.6%). Chesham recorded 1,870 crimes previously (now 1,832, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Britwell and Haymill and Chesham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Britwell and Haymill has a resolution rate of 20% and Chesham has 16.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Britwell and Haymill and Chesham?

      Britwell and Haymill falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Chesham is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Britwell and Haymill and Chesham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Britwell and Haymill or Chesham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Britwell and Haymill and Chesham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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