Crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill: statistics, rates and trends
504 crimes were recorded in Terriers & Amersham Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Terriers & Amersham Hill
- Types of crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill
- Terriers & Amersham Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Terriers & Amersham Hill
- Population and deprivation in Terriers & Amersham Hill
- Questions about crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill
- About this data
504 crimes were recorded in Terriers & Amersham Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 232 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Terriers & Amersham Hill has the 3,168th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Terriers & Amersham Hill | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 504 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,834 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill was highest in the year to July 2022 (767 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (504). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 504 | 46.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 614 | 56.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 683 | 63.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 705 | 65.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 767 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 729 | 67.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 719 | 66.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 634 | 58.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 627 | 57.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Terriers & Amersham Hill 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 falls were in drugs (-62%) and criminal damage and arson (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 21.4 | 0.63 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 5.2 | 1.05 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -35% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -13% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.9 | 0.42 | -50% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +38% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -62% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.8 | 0.10 | +80% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.34 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 46.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Terriers & Amersham Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Terriers & Amersham Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Terriers & Amersham Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Terriers & Amersham Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | +21% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | +71% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +277% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,021 | 83.1 | +79% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | +13% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 953 | 88.2 | +90% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -22% |
| Sands | 634 | 89.5 | +92% |
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 Terriers & Amersham Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roberts Road | 35 |
| On or near Priory Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Benjamin Road | 31 |
| On or near Amersham Hill | 21 |
| On or near The Greenway | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Fair Acre | 13 |
| On or near Totteridge Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Wellesbourne Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Windsor Drive | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Terriers & Amersham Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 30.6% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Terriers & Amersham Hill has an estimated population of 10,834. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Terriers & Amersham Hill sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Terriers & Amersham Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Terriers & Amersham Hill a safe place to live?
Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 46.5 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 Terriers & Amersham Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (56).
Is crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill was down 18% on the year before: 504 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Terriers & Amersham Hill?
Terriers & Amersham Hill 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 Terriers & Amersham Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.