Total Crime Rate
73.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 36th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Denham , and the 420th highest 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 Chapel Lane (SL2 4QJ) in the last 12 months was 73.0 per 1,000 residents and was 13.8% lower than the Denham average (84.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (SL2 4QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Larkings Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Denham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hockley Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Home Farm Way | Under investigation |
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