Crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois: statistics, rates and trends
906 crimes were recorded in Amersham & Chesham Bois in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Amersham & Chesham Bois
- Questions about crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois
- About this data
906 crimes were recorded in Amersham & Chesham Bois in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 328 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Amersham & Chesham Bois has the 3,090th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amersham & Chesham Bois | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 906 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,745 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,014 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (864). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 906 | 48.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 864 | 46.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 881 | 47.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,014 | 54.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 931 | 49.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 976 | 52.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 921 | 49.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 952 | 50.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 961 | 51.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amersham & Chesham Bois over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 17.5 | 0.51 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +2% |
| Public order | 83 | 4.4 | 0.67 | -2% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +18% |
| Burglary | 55 | 2.9 | 0.83 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +8% |
| Drugs | 35 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +169% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +53% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +44% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +71% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 169% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Amersham & Chesham Bois
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Amersham & Chesham Bois, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amersham & Chesham Bois.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amersham & Chesham Bois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham South | 1,017 | 69.0 | +43% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 647 | 41.7 | -14% |
| Chesham North | 911 | 65.7 | +36% |
| The Missendens | 707 | 40.2 | -17% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -25% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -17% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -9% |
| Beaconsfield | 943 | 73.5 | +52% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Amersham & Chesham Bois over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Bridge Place | 26 |
| On or near Chiltern Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Park Place | 25 |
| On or near Hill Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Stanley Hill | 18 |
| On or near Station Approach | 16 |
| On or near The Gowers | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amersham & Chesham Bois over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 27.4% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 13.1% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
Amersham & Chesham Bois has an estimated population of 18,745. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amersham & Chesham Bois sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amersham & Chesham Bois |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Amersham & Chesham Bois a safe place to live?
Amersham & Chesham Bois recorded 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amersham & Chesham Bois was up 5% on the year before: 906 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 864 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amersham & Chesham Bois?
Amersham & Chesham Bois is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Amersham & Chesham Bois. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.