Total Crime Rate
29.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Amersham and Chesham Bois , and the 561st lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chestnut Lane (HP6 6ED) in the last 12 months was 29.3 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Amersham and Chesham Bois average (51.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Lane (HP6 6ED), the main crime hotspot is near The Gowers. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Amersham and Chesham Bois| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Gowers | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodside Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rose Court | Under investigation |
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