Amersham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Amersham recorded 72 crimes across a population of 16,723 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This figure is 36.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, highlighting Amersham's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.1% of total crimes (26 cases), followed by property crimes (24 cases). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors may play a role in this pattern: January's post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall align with lower shoplifting rates (2 cases, 2.8% of total) compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. However, violence and sexual offences in Amersham (1.6 per 1,000) are 36% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), possibly reflecting the area's character as a commuter town with lower population density and fewer nightlife venues. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 35% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), which may relate to Amersham's road infrastructure and parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), due to the area's smaller scale and community policing efforts. These figures illustrate a crime profile shaped by local demographics and geography, with notable variations from national averages.

January 2026 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to December. Drug-related crimes surged by 166.7% (3 to 8 cases), marking the most dramatic increase in the month. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 100% (0 to 2 cases), though this remains well below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences increased by 73.3% (15 to 26 cases), a notable rise that may reflect seasonal shifts or other unmeasured factors. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (6 to 3 cases), likely due to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. Other crime decreased by 33.3% (6 to 4 cases), possibly linked to the post-holiday period and lower event attendance. Vehicle crime (9 cases, 12.5% of total) remains 35% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in this category. Anti-social behaviour (7 cases, 9.7% of total) is 57% below the UK average, indicating effective local interventions or a smaller population base for such incidents. These shifts highlight a dynamic crime profile where specific categories are significantly above or below national benchmarks, offering residents and authorities insights into local priorities.

Amersham's crime rate in January 2026 (4.3 per 1,000) represents a 24.2% increase from December's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend over the month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that may seem high in context but remains below the UK average when scaled to Amersham's population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 232 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the area's size. With 16,723 residents, Amersham's crime profile is safer than the UK average, with 36.8% fewer crimes per 1,000 people. This population-scaled perspective highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in maintaining security. The increase from December, while statistically significant, is tempered by the broader context of Amersham's consistently lower crime rates compared to national trends. Residents may find the daily crime figure more relatable: 2 incidents per day in a town with fewer than 17,000 people, which is a manageable number in the context of its infrastructure and demographics.