Is Chesham Safe?
Crime statistics for Chesham. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 3,702 total crimes recorded in Chesham
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Chesham — last 24 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Chesham
Safest Areas Near Chesham
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Chesham by safety score
Compare Chesham With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chesham safe?
Chesham has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,832 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Chesham are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Chesham in the last 12 months?
1,832 crimes were recorded in Chesham in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,870 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,305 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Chesham?
The most common crime in Chesham is Violent Crime, with 1,305 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 71.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Chesham increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Chesham is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2% — from 1,870 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,832 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Chesham?
Chesham has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Chesham compare to the Thames Valley Police average?
Chesham has a safety score of 7/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Chesham is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Chesham?
48.4% of crimes recorded in Chesham resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Chesham?
1,305 violent crimes were recorded in Chesham in the last 12 months — representing 71.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 494 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Chesham last updated?
The crime data for Chesham was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Chesham with other areas?
You can compare Chesham with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.