Amersham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that reflects both the area’s character and seasonal influences. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents is 59.5% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. The most prevalent categories were violence and sexual offences (30.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences (each 14.3%). This mix suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct are more commonly reported than property-related crimes, which remain consistently low. The seasonal context of May — with bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased outdoor socialising — may have contributed to the rise in public order offences and shoplifting, both of which saw notable increases. However, these categories still remain well below national averages: public order offences were 21% below the UK rate, and shoplifting was 22% below. The low levels of burglary, vehicle crime, and theft from the person further support the idea that Amersham is a relatively secure built-up area, where community policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining low crime rates. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime, despite the seasonal context, also indicates that the area’s social fabric may be resilient to more severe incidents.

May 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in shoplifting, rising from four to eight incidents. This spike aligns with seasonal factors, as longer evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas may have created opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 75%, with only one reported incident compared to four in April — a trend that could reflect heightened awareness or improved security measures in local car parks. Public order offences also rose by 60%, from five to eight, suggesting a potential link to the area's social dynamics during the spring season. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 30.4% of all crimes, yet this rate was still 65% below the UK average. These figures suggest a balance between community-specific challenges and the broader safety profile of Amersham, where property-related crimes are consistently below national levels.

Amersham's crime rate in May 2024 fell by 3.5% compared to April, reflecting a slight but consistent trend in maintaining low crime levels. With 56 total crimes reported over 31 days, this equates to roughly two crimes per day — a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 299 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 16,723, this means the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the majority of crimes reported in May were concentrated in categories that align with the area’s character, such as anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are more common in populated urban centres. This contrast with the UK average further reinforces the idea that Amersham’s crime profile is shaped by its specific social and geographic context.