Amersham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amersham's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a striking contrast between its overall safety and specific category trends. With a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—50% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistently low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.7% of all crimes, but these incidents occurred at a rate 46% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of community cohesion and effective local policing. The second most common crime type, burglary, stood out as 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in property security. Anti-social behaviour, while making up 11.3% of incidents, was 66% below the UK average, likely influenced by Amersham's relatively stable residential character. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the return of university students—may have contributed to a temporary increase in drug-related incidents. The area's overall crime mix shows a slight property crime dominance (40% of total incidents), contrasting with the UK average's higher proportion of violent crime. This pattern may partly explain the relatively low rates of theft from the person and vehicle crime, both of which were 75% and 81% below UK averages respectively. The data suggests a combination of local demographics and national crime trends, with Amersham's built-up environment and community-focused approach appearing to mitigate many typical urban crime risks.

September 2025 saw a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, and a 100% jump in robbery cases, with one reported incident. These spikes contrast with steep declines in public order offences (-87.5%) and criminal damage and arson (-77.8%). The balance of crime types shifted slightly, with property crimes (25) accounting for 40% of total incidents, compared to 38.7% for violent crimes. Burglary in Amersham was 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect local housing density or policing focus. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 61.1% to 7 cases, a figure 66% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Residents may find the 2 crimes per day statistic particularly relevant, as it offers a tangible sense of local risk levels. The absence of drug-related incidents in August prior to the 300% surge suggests a possible seasonal or event-driven factor.

Amersham's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 32.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.5 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 270 residents. This monthly exposure rate suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks, though local variations in population density and policing strategies may contribute to this trend. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Amersham's residents face a lower likelihood of encountering crime than the UK average, with 3.7 crimes per 1,000 people representing a 50% reduction from national levels. While this statistic does not account for local demographics or community initiatives, it underscores a consistent pattern of lower crime rates in this built-up area of Buckinghamshire.