Amersham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 places it 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. This built-up area within Buckinghamshire, likely shaped by its commuter-oriented infrastructure and suburban character, sees violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 31.4% of reported incidents. Criminal damage and arson (17.7%) and anti-social behaviour (11.8%) follow, reflecting patterns common in low-density residential zones where property-related disputes and community tensions may play a role. Seasonal factors in April—Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, particularly the rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour during extended social gatherings. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a combination of local governance, community engagement, and the physical environment, which may include limited commercial hubs and fewer nightlife venues that typically drive violent crime. However, the presence of violence and sexual offences, though below the UK average, indicates that targeted interventions in high-risk areas could further reduce incidents. The overall profile underscores Amersham’s position as a relatively safe community, though specific crime types demand attention to ensure continued improvements.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 350% (from 2 to 9 incidents) and burglary tripling (from 1 to 4). This spike in property-related crimes may be linked to seasonal transitions, as warmer weather and Easter holidays could have increased opportunities for vandalism or unsecured property. Conversely, other theft dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and violence and sexual offences fell by 40.7% (from 27 to 16), reflecting reduced social interactions during the Easter break or improved policing in high-risk areas. Violence and sexual offences in Amersham remain 62% below the UK average (1.0 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 70% below the national rate (0.4 vs 1.3 per 1,000), suggesting that local community cohesion and environmental design may effectively mitigate these issues. The increase in robbery (from 0 to 1) and the 47% decline in vehicle crime (from 0.4 to 0.2 per 1,000) highlight the unpredictable nature of crime, even in low-risk areas. For residents, the drop in shoplifting (25% decrease) could indicate successful retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the Easter period.

Amersham’s crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in April 2025 marks a 3.8% decline from March’s 3.2 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent trend towards lower crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that may seem modest but reflects the small population of 16,723 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 328 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is provided for this metric. When scaled to population size, Amersham’s crime profile suggests a community where the risk of encountering crime is markedly lower than in larger, more densely populated areas. The contrast with the UK average is particularly striking: for instance, violence and sexual offences in Amersham occur at a rate 62% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 70% lower. This disparity may be attributed to Amersham’s suburban nature, with lower population density and fewer commercial or nightlife hubs that typically correlate with higher crime rates. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson underscores that even low-crime areas are not immune to spikes in specific categories, necessitating targeted strategies to address these anomalies without compromising the broader safety record.