Chalfonts vs Chesham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chalfonts vs Chesham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chalfonts safer than Chesham?
Chalfonts has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,035 crimes in the last 12 months. Chesham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,832 crimes. Chalfonts scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chalfonts vs Chesham?
Chalfonts shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Chalfonts and Chesham?
In Chalfonts, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (373 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 Chalfonts and Chesham?
Chalfonts recorded 102 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 Chalfonts vs Chesham?
Violent crime in Chalfonts totalled 373 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 Chalfonts and Chesham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalfonts recorded 1,064 crimes (now 1,035, a change of -2.7%). Chesham recorded 1,870 crimes previously (now 1,832, -2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalfonts 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. Chalfonts has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Chesham has 16.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chalfonts and Chesham?
Chalfonts 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 Chalfonts 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 Chalfonts or Chesham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalfonts and Chesham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.