Amersham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Amersham’s crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 36.7% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes assault, harassment, and other personal crimes, remained 44% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a trend consistent with the area’s generally low crime profile. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 45.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.6, placing Amersham among the safer built-up areas in the country. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: July, a peak summer month, saw increased community activity, including festivals and outdoor events, which may have contributed to the prominence of violent crimes. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crime—such as burglary or vehicle theft—suggests that local security measures or the town’s layout may mitigate such risks. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was also 55% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents compared to national trends. The combination of a stable population, limited commercial density, and seasonal rhythms appears to shape a crime profile that prioritises interpersonal conflicts over property-related offences.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (150% from 4 to 10) and other crime (300% from 1 to 4), though these were offset by declines in public order offences (-38.5%) and vehicle crime (-25%). Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 44% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 122% increase in burglary compared to the national rate. The surge in burglary may be linked to summer holidays and increased property visibility, though no specific local factors are cited in the data. Conversely, public order offences fell significantly, possibly due to reduced enforcement activity during holidays or fewer incidents in open spaces. Other crime—encompassing a range of minor offences—saw a 300% rise, suggesting a potential gap in reporting or a shift in policing priorities. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns even in areas with consistently low overall rates.

Amersham’s crime rate in July 2025 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8. This slight decline aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile. below the UK average. Daily crime activity remains minimal, with an average of three reported crimes per day over the 31-day period. This translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 212 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. With a population of 16,723, the low monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though specific categories like burglary and other crime show notable fluctuations. These figures place Amersham in a distinct position compared to the UK, where higher rates of property and violent crime are more common, particularly in urban centres. The combination of a stable population and limited local crime drivers may help explain the sustained low rates, though seasonal events in July could influence short-term variations.