Total Crime Rate
28.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lappetts Lane area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chesham , and the 551st lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lappetts Lane (HP16 0RA) in the last 12 months was 28.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% lower than the Chesham average (59.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lappetts Lane (HP16 0RA), the main crime hotspot is near Ballinger Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chesham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sibleys Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sibleys Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wood Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ballinger Road | Under investigation |
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