Crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois: statistics, rates and trends
876 crimes were recorded in Amersham & Chesham Bois in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois at a glance
- Crime trends in Amersham & Chesham Bois
- Types of crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois
- Amersham & Chesham Bois compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amersham & Chesham Bois
- Demographics of Amersham & Chesham Bois
- Questions about crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (313), anti-social behaviour (99) and public order (80) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,155th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Amersham & Chesham Bois | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 876 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,745 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois of any year here (876 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 876 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 894 | 47.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 881 | 47.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,018 | 54.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 929 | 49.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 973 | 51.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 933 | 49.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 924 | 49.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 960 | 51.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and shoplifting (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 75 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 313 | 16.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 80 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 72 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.2 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Drugs | 36 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Amersham & Chesham Bois; the highest is Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (75.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire (36.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amersham & Chesham Bois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham South | 1,020 | 69.2 | +48% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 640 | 41.2 | -12% |
| Chesham North | 884 | 63.7 | +36% |
| The Missendens | 694 | 39.4 | -16% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -22% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -14% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -6% |
| Beaconsfield | 972 | 75.8 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Amersham & Chesham Bois over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Park Place | 26 |
| On or near Chiltern Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Bridge Place | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Hill Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Stanley Hill | 18 |
| On or near West Acres | 16 |
| On or near The Gowers | 15 |
Of the 777 crimes in Amersham & Chesham Bois with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 311 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Amersham & Chesham Bois has an estimated population of 18,745 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.7%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amersham & Chesham Bois average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Amersham & Chesham Bois | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Amersham & Chesham Bois a safe place to live?
Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,155th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 313 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois was down 2% on the year before: 876 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 894 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amersham & Chesham Bois?
About 18,745 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amersham & Chesham Bois?
Amersham & Chesham Bois is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.