Amersham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's crime rate for April 2024 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 54.5% below the UK average of 7.7. This significant gap highlights Amersham's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Buckinghamshire. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (27.6% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and other theft (12.1%). These figures suggest a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal incidents rather than property-related offences, which may reflect the area's demographic and geographic characteristics. Seasonal factors in April—such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity—could influence these patterns. Violence and sexual offences in Amersham were 61% below the UK average, consistent with the area's likely mix of residential and retail environments that may reduce opportunities for violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, though elevated compared to other categories, remained 67% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or social cohesion efforts. The low rate of burglary (3.5% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (6.9%) further reinforces the area's lower risk profile, linked to Amersham's status as a commuter town with fewer high-density housing developments. These trends suggest that local factors, including population density, economic activity, and policing strategies, contribute to Amersham's consistently lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+250%) and theft from the person (+100%), with seven and three incidents respectively. These spikes, though modest in absolute terms, highlight areas for local focus. Conversely, burglary and shoplifting both declined significantly, with burglary dropping 75% to two incidents and shoplifting falling 60% to four. This shift in crime mix suggests a move away from property-related offences toward incidents involving personal conduct and public spaces. Theft from the person in Amersham was 5% above the UK average, a contrast to other categories that remained well below national benchmarks. The data also reveals a 60% decrease in shoplifting, which may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during Easter. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for targeted interventions.

Amersham's crime rate in April 2024 fell to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, an 18.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.3. This reduction, while modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends in the area. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 288 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime activity averaged roughly two crimes per day, a manageable level that contrasts with the UK's average of 7.7 per 1,000. This lower rate may reflect Amersham's characteristics as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where community engagement and local policing efforts could contribute to crime prevention. When scaled to the area's population of 16,723, the 58 total crimes reported in April translate to a crime exposure that is less frequent than the national average, reinforcing the area's position as a safer locale within the UK's broader context.