Amersham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 40.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently low crime environment, though the monthly data reveals a nuanced picture of local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42% of all crimes, the highest proportion among categories, and these incidents remained 30% below the UK average. Public order offences, while less frequent, showed a marked increase, suggesting shifts in community dynamics during the summer months. The area's crime profile is further shaped by its location within Buckinghamshire, where a mix of suburban and rural influences may contribute to the balance between property and violent crime. Seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and longer daylight hours, likely play a role in the distribution of offences, with public spaces potentially becoming more active venues for disputes or anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour incidents, which make up 14.8% of total crimes, were 51% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative safety in this regard. The overall crime rate remains well below the national benchmark, though the month-on-month fluctuations indicate that local conditions and events can temporarily alter the crime profile. These patterns are consistent with Amersham's character as a built-up area within a largely rural county, where community cohesion and policing efforts may mitigate certain types of crime while others remain more prevalent.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 300% from 1 incident in May to 4 in June. This jump, though based on a small absolute number, may partly explain the overall rise in the area's crime rate. Public order offences also saw a 160% increase, rising from 5 to 13, suggesting heightened tensions or disruptions in communal spaces. Meanwhile, burglary rates halved, dropping from 8 to 4, a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category. Shoplifting fell by 25%, from 4 to 3, though it remains significantly below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The crime mix shows a clear dominance of violent and sexual offences (42% of total crimes), which are 30% below the UK average, indicating a unique local profile compared to national trends. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may signal a need for heightened vigilance in outdoor areas during the summer months.

Amersham's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 9.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.4 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, is consistent with seasonal patterns as summer begins and local activity rises. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, reflecting a steady but low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 206 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low crime environment in Amersham compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate provides a context for residents to assess risk in their community, though the daily rate remains a useful metric for understanding the immediacy of local crime. The comparison to the previous month highlights the dynamic nature of crime trends, which can be influenced by factors such as weather, events, or changes in policing focus.