Amersham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's October 2024 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 63% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This significant gap suggests a local environment with distinct characteristics that may contribute to lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36% of all incidents, followed by other theft (14%) and anti-social behaviour (14%). These figures, while representing the largest share of incidents, remain 59% and 69% below UK averages respectively. The seasonal context of October — with its shorter days and Halloween celebrations — may have influenced patterns, particularly in retail areas where shoplifting incidents fell by two-thirds compared to September. This reduction could be attributed to increased security measures or reduced foot traffic during the month. The overall crime profile shows a marked contrast to national trends, with property crimes (19 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (18 incidents), though both categories remain well below UK averages. The area's lower crime rate may reflect a combination of factors, including effective local policing, community engagement initiatives, and the built-up nature of the area which may naturally deter certain types of criminal activity. While the decrease in shoplifting and criminal damage is encouraging, the rise in robbery and drug-related crimes indicates areas requiring further attention. These patterns must be considered alongside the broader seasonal context, with October's darker evenings influencing both crime types and policing strategies.

The most notable decline was in shoplifting, which dropped by 66.7% from 3 to 1 incident. This sharp reduction may be linked to Halloween preparations, which often see increased retail security measures. Conversely, robbery and drug-related crimes both doubled from zero to one and two incidents respectively, a concerning uptick that warrants closer monitoring. The breakdown of crime types shows a striking disparity: violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all incidents, yet this category remains 59% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and other theft also showed significant reductions, with the latter falling 40% to seven incidents. These figures highlight a mixed picture, where some categories align with national trends while others deviate sharply. For residents, the 66.7% drop in shoplifting offers a concrete example of how seasonal awareness campaigns might influence crime patterns in local businesses.

Amersham's crime rate in October 2024 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 21.9% drop from the previous month's 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in October, a month marked by shorter days and seasonal transitions that may reduce outdoor activity. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to a local frequency that residents might find reassuring. When scaled to the population, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 334 residents over the course of the month — a figure that underscores the area's relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. While no UK daily crime context is available, the monthly exposure rate provides a tangible metric for residents to gauge their personal risk. This figure is particularly meaningful in a built-up area like Amersham, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to maintaining such low levels of criminal activity.