Amersham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham’s built-up area in June 2023 recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the area’s character as a largely residential community with limited industrial or commercial density. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents—well below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This may be partly explained by the area’s demographic profile, with fewer late-night venues or high-traffic zones typical of urban centres. Public order offences followed at 16.7%, a category that often rises during summer months due to increased outdoor activity and events. Other theft, at 12.1% of total crimes, highlights the need for continued vigilance in retail environments. Seasonal context suggests that the start of summer may have influenced crime patterns, with longer daylight hours altering both victim behaviour and offender opportunities. While the overall rate remains low, the 200% surge in shoplifting—though still below UK levels—warrants scrutiny of local retail security practices. The consistency of Amersham’s crime profile, particularly the persistent gap from national averages, underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining safety, though emerging trends like the rise in drug-related incidents require ongoing monitoring.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2023 was the 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to three. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, may reflect the start of summer shopping activity or changes in retail security measures. Concurrently, public order offences jumped by 120%, suggesting increased community events or disruptions in the built-up area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 63.6%, potentially linked to seasonal factors or local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences, comprising 36.4% of all crimes, remained 52% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Amersham’s character as a largely residential area with limited nightlife. The sharp rise in drug-related crimes—doubling from one to two incidents—presents a new concern, though this category remains below the UK average. Residents may find the daily crime count of two incidents per day a useful benchmark for local awareness.

Amersham's crime rate in June 2023 fell by 8.4% compared to May, dropping from 4.3 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This continues a downward trend observed in recent months, though seasonal factors may influence the pattern. Locally, this translates to approximately two crimes reported each day across the built-up area, a figure that provides context for residents assessing daily risk. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. While the population of 16,723 means individual exposure remains low, the shift in crime types—particularly the sharp rise in shoplifting—suggests evolving patterns that may warrant closer attention to local retail environments. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage could indicate the impact of targeted policing efforts or seasonal changes in community activity, though these remain speculative without further data.