Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longfield Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chesham , and the 291st lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Longfield Road (HP5 2RR) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.2% lower than the Chesham average (59.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Longfield Road (HP5 2RR), the main crime hotspot is near Darvell Drive. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 1 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Pulpit Close | Under investigation |
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