Total Crime Rate
3.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eskdale Avenue area has the lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chesham , and the 18th 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 Eskdale Avenue (HP5 3BE) in the last 12 months was 3.2 per 1,000 residents and was 94.7% lower than the Chesham average (59.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Eskdale Avenue (HP5 3BE), the main crime hotspot is near Eskdale Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 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 | Eskdale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eskdale Avenue | Under investigation |
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