Crime in Amersham: statistics, rates and trends
781 crimes were recorded in Amersham in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Amersham at a glance
- Crime trends in Amersham
- Types of crime in Amersham
- Amersham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Amersham
- Streets with the most crime in Amersham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amersham
- Population and deprivation in Amersham
- Questions about crime in Amersham
- About this data
781 crimes were recorded in Amersham in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Amersham has the 1,230th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amersham | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 781 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.3 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,223 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amersham was highest in the year to July 2018 (857 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (764). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 781 | 45.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 764 | 44.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 779 | 45.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 816 | 47.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 780 | 45.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 814 | 47.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 766 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 800 | 46.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 857 | 49.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amersham 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 (+63%). The largest falls were in other theft (-23%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 17.0 | 0.50 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 5.8 | 0.38 | +3% |
| Public order | 66 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -19% |
| Other theft | 50 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 2.8 | 0.34 | +63% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -3% |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +154% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +41% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +71% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Amersham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amersham recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Amersham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amersham recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amersham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amersham recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amersham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amersham recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amersham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amersham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amersham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amersham recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amersham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amersham recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amersham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amersham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amersham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amersham recorded 33 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 154% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amersham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amersham recorded 24 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 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amersham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amersham recorded 12 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 71% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Amersham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Amersham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Amersham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Amersham recorded 6 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Amersham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amersham 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 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Amersham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amersham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amersham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chalfont | 378 | 51.5 | +14% |
| Chesham | 1,648 | 73.3 | +62% |
| Bovingdon | 325 | 53.7 | +18% |
| Chorleywood | 522 | 36.5 | -20% |
| Hazlemere | 663 | 34.4 | -24% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -3% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +50% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 340 | 48.0 | +6% |
1 areas within Amersham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Amersham & Chesham Bois had the highest rate (48.3 per 1,000) and Amersham & Chesham Bois the lowest (48.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham & Chesham Bois | Neighbourhood | 18,745 | 906 | 48.3 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| 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 |
| On or near B4441 | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amersham 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 | 257 | 32.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 27.8% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
Amersham has an estimated population of 17,223. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amersham sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amersham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Amersham a safe place to live?
Amersham recorded 45.3 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Amersham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amersham was up 2% on the year before: 781 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 764 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amersham?
Amersham 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.