Amersham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's built-up area recorded 67 crimes in January 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents — 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, when contextualised against the area's population of 16,723, highlights the relatively low volume of crime in a community where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The crime profile reveals a clear emphasis on violent offences, which accounted for 31.3% of all incidents (21 cases). This share, though significant, remains 50% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a discrepancy that may partly reflect the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up area with fewer opportunities for large-scale violent incidents. Property-related crimes, including burglary (7 cases) and criminal damage (7 cases), accounted for a combined 21% of all incidents, suggesting a balanced distribution between personal and property crime. Seasonal context plays a role, with January's post-holiday period and shorter days likely contributing to reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor crimes typical of other months. The data also shows a marked underrepresentation of anti-social behaviour (7.5% of all incidents, 70% below UK average), which may be linked to Amersham's likely emphasis on community cohesion in a built-up area. This pattern is consistent with the broader UK trend of lower anti-social behaviour rates in suburban and commuter belt areas compared to densely populated urban centres.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 800% increase in 'other crime' — a category that rose from 1 to 9 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with an 85% drop in public order offences, which fell from 10 to 1. Vehicle crime also rose 150% (2 to 5), while shoplifting increased by the same margin (2 to 5). These shifts highlight a month-on-month transformation in the crime profile, with property-related offences becoming more prominent. Violent crime accounted for 31.3% of all incidents — the largest share — yet remained 50% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This discrepancy may partly reflect the area's character as a built-up area with lower population density than major urban centres. Meanwhile, 'other theft' fell 70% (10 to 3), illustrating how seasonal patterns and local rhythms can influence crime trends. Residents might find the 150% rise in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, given the area's likely reliance on car ownership in a non-urban setting.

Amersham's crime rate in January 2024 rose 6.4% from 3.8 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2023. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight upward trend in local crime dynamics. With 67 crimes reported over 31 days, the daily average translates to approximately 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the visibility of crime in a relatively small built-up area. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area significantly below the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against Amersham's population of 16,723, illustrates how sparse crime incidents are in a community where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with the 6.4% increase, Amersham remains one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with its overall rate still 45.9% below the national average.