Amersham Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Amersham's July 2023 crime profile, accounting for 56.3% of all reported incidents and 36 cases in total. This category, at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, was 21% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relatively low levels of violent crime despite the dominance of this category. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places Amersham 54.2% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a significant disparity that may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up part of Buckinghamshire with a mix of residential and commercial zones. Seasonal factors in July—such as the peak of the summer holiday season, school closures, and increased tourism—likely contributed to the pattern of crimes, with violence and sexual offences possibly linked to higher foot traffic in public spaces. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, and shoplifting, at 0.3 per 1,000, were also below national averages, suggesting that local policing strategies, community engagement, or infrastructure may play a role in mitigating these types of offences. The data also indicates that property crimes, though lower in volume than violent crimes, were still present, with burglary and other thefts contributing to the overall crime profile. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local and national frameworks, as well as considering how seasonal and demographic factors interact with the built environment to shape crime trends.

July 2023 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from 0 to 1, and a similar surge in burglary, which doubled from 2 to 4 incidents. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 66.7%, increasing from 3 to 5 cases, suggesting potential links to summer activities or increased foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, public order offences fell by 81.8%, dropping from 11 to 2, possibly due to reduced large-scale events or heightened community awareness. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 56.3% of all crimes, yet this rate was 21% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 17% below the UK average, indicating that local infrastructure or traffic management may play a role in reducing such incidents. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Amersham, influenced by seasonal factors and local conditions.

Amersham's July 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.0% decrease from June's 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 261 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would require a more extensive calculation to compare directly. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day in July, a figure that aligns with the area's overall low crime profile. The population context further highlights Amersham's position as a relatively safe area, with 16,723 residents experiencing a crime rate that is 54.2% below the national average. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, infrastructure, or policing strategies—may contribute to the area's lower-than-average crime levels.