Crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Terriers & Amersham Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Terriers & Amersham Hill
- Questions about crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), vehicle crime (52) and anti-social behaviour (47) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Terriers & Amersham Hill | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 486 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,834 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill of any year here (486 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 486 | 44.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 598 | 55.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 719 | 66.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 653 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 781 | 72.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 737 | 68.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 692 | 63.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 662 | 61.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 629 | 58.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 27 and other theft fell from 70 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 20.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -55% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Terriers & Amersham Hill; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire (36.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Terriers & Amersham Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | +18% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | +77% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +289% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,037 | 84.4 | +88% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | +13% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +97% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -19% |
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | +91% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Terriers & Amersham Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Roberts Road” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roberts Road | 34 |
| On or near Priory Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Benjamin Road | 27 |
| On or near The Greenway | 24 |
| On or near Amersham Hill | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Fair Acre | 13 |
| On or near Wellesbourne Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Windsor Drive | 12 |
| On or near Totteridge Avenue | 11 |
Of the 439 crimes in Terriers & Amersham Hill with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Terriers & Amersham Hill has an estimated population of 10,834 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (31%, against 20%), less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Terriers & Amersham Hill average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Terriers & Amersham Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Terriers & Amersham Hill a safe place to live?
Terriers & Amersham Hill recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (52).
Is crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Terriers & Amersham Hill was down 19% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Terriers & Amersham Hill?
About 10,834 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Terriers & Amersham Hill?
Terriers & Amersham Hill 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.