Amersham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Amersham’s crime rate stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This disparity underscores the area’s relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.6%. The dominance of violent crime over property crime is striking, with 29 violent incidents compared to 35 property-related offences. This balance may be influenced by Amersham’s character as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where community interactions and local dynamics could contribute to higher rates of personal crime. Seasonal factors, such as August being a peak holiday month, may also play a role—empty homes could increase burglary risks, yet this category remained 85% above the UK average, suggesting broader systemic issues. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were significantly below national levels, reflecting effective local policing or community engagement. The overall rate, while lower than the UK average, does not mask the need for targeted strategies to address the disproportionate rise in specific categories like other theft and criminal damage. As August drew to a close, the interplay between local conditions and national trends continues to shape Amersham’s crime profile.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft rose by 200%, jumping from two to six incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors or local vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson surged by 125%, climbing from four to nine cases, suggesting potential links to holiday-related activities or unoccupied properties. In contrast, burglary decreased by 10%, falling from 10 to nine incidents, possibly due to heightened community awareness or increased security measures. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with 35 property crimes reported compared to 29 violent crimes. This mix highlights a local trend where property-related offences, though lower than the UK average for burglary, still dominate the crime picture. For residents, the 32.1% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average offers a tangible reassurance, even as specific categories show volatility.

Amersham's crime rate in August 2025 rose by 16.5% compared to July, moving from 4.7 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the need for community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population context further illustrates this: with 16,723 residents, the local police force and community initiatives likely have manageable workloads. However, the rise in certain crime types, such as other theft and criminal damage, suggests areas for targeted intervention. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for residents, it is the monthly exposure rate that provides a broader perspective on public safety. This data, when combined with the area’s character as a built-up part of Buckinghamshire, may partly explain the balance between property and violent crime observed this month.