Amersham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's crime profile in October 2025 continued to reflect a marked contrast to national trends, with a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents—59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure positions the area as one of the safest in the country, though local patterns reveal a combination of factors influencing specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.4% of all incidents, but this rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 51% below the UK average for the category. The presence of a major retail corridor in the area likely contributes to this category's prominence, though the relatively low rate suggests effective community policing or strong local engagement. Anti-social behaviour followed with 15.4% of all crimes, but at 0.5 per 1,000, this is 60% below the UK average. This may reflect the area's character as a largely residential built-up area with limited industrial or nightlife activity, which typically drives such offences. Seasonal factors also played a role: the transition to darker evenings in October, coupled with Halloween, may have influenced both the rise in public order offences and the decline in shoplifting, which fell by two-thirds compared to September. These patterns highlight how local geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms interact to shape crime trends in a way that diverges from broader national statistics.

October saw a significant 66.7% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from six to two—a shift likely linked to Halloween-related awareness campaigns and seasonal retail activity. This decline contrasts with a 100% rise in public order offences, which jumped from one to two cases, potentially reflecting increased foot traffic during festive events or changes in policing priorities. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.4% of all crimes.3 per 1,000 is 51% below the UK average for the same category. Burglary rates rose by 14.3%, moving from seven to eight incidents, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased home occupancy during the school term. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, where specific categories can shift dramatically in a single month without broader systemic changes.

Amersham's crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 16.2% from 3.7 per 1,000 to 3.1 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 59.7% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall crime levels typical of built-up areas in Buckinghamshire. When scaled to the local population of 16,723, this translates to one reported crime for every 322 residents over the course of the month. While this aggregate figure includes all crime types, it underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to other parts of the country. The monthly exposure metric also highlights that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime personally, though localized patterns—such as the 100% increase in public order offences—suggest that specific areas or times may require closer attention.