Amersham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham’s October 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents stands 45% below the UK average of 8.0, marking a significant deviation from national trends. This figure reflects a sustained period of lower-than-average crime, with violent offences accounting for nearly half (45.2%) of all reported incidents. Property crimes, though slightly lower at 37%, remained a notable category, with burglary and other thefts contributing to the overall profile. The dominance of violent crime contrasts with many UK areas, where property crime often leads. Seasonal factors likely played a role: as October brought darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, patterns align with increased reports of public order and anti-social behaviour in similar areas. However, Amersham’s figures for these categories were 32% and 92% below the UK average respectively, suggesting community-specific dynamics that may include effective local policing or a lower concentration of nightlife venues. The overall crime rate is also influenced by Amersham’s character as a commuter-focused built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where residential stability and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. While direct causes, the combination of geographic and demographic factors likely explains the persistent gap between local and national rates.

October 2023 saw notable reductions in several crime categories, with vehicle crime dropping by 57.1% compared to September, and bicycle theft falling by 50%. These declines may reflect increased awareness during darker evenings or seasonal adjustments in activity patterns. Conversely, shoplifting, drugs, and theft from the person each rose by 100% from zero to three incidents, indicating emerging trends that warrant closer attention. Violent crime, while still the most prevalent category, was 26% below the UK average, with 33 incidents reported across the month. This contrast with national data highlights Amersham’s unique profile, where community-focused policing and lower population density may mitigate some forms of violence. Public order offences remained 32% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area’s likely emphasis on maintaining public spaces as family-friendly environments. Residents may find the 33% reduction in theft from the person particularly reassuring, as this category was the only one in Amersham to exceed the UK average by 33% for the month.

Amersham’s crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 in October 2023 represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5, continuing a downward trend that has positioned the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 229 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than many comparable UK towns, reflecting both the area’s lower population density and its effective crime prevention strategies. With a population of 16,723, Amersham’s crime statistics illustrate how a relatively small built-up area can maintain a significantly safer environment than the national average. The combination of low property crime rates and controlled violent crime levels suggests that local initiatives—whether through community engagement or targeted policing—may be contributing to this outcome. While causation, the alignment of lower crime rates with factors such as stable residential communities and limited commercial zones in Amersham likely plays a role in sustaining these figures.