Crime Rate in Amersham and Chesham Bois: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Amersham and Chesham Bois

The total recorded crimes in Amersham and Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amersham and Chesham Bois crime rate of 1.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Amersham and Chesham Bois, encompassing approximately 17,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Amersham and Chesham Bois Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bridge Place with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Amersham and Chesham Bois?

To understand the safety of Amersham and Chesham Bois, we need to analyze Amersham and Chesham Bois crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Amersham and Chesham Bois demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 574 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Amersham and Chesham Bois recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Amersham and Chesham Bois had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 539 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Amersham and Chesham Bois recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Amersham and Chesham Bois has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Amersham and Chesham Bois Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Amersham and Chesham Bois crimes were 574. The crime rate of Amersham and Chesham Bois in 2024 was 32.67 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Amersham and Chesham Bois were around 539 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.68 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Amersham and Chesham Bois)CrimesRank (Amersham and Chesham Bois)CrimesRank (Amersham and Chesham Bois)
AbbeyNA NA4,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury NorthNA NA2,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North WestNA NA1,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and CastlefieldNA NA1,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South WestNA NA1,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and MicklefieldNA NA1,209 5859 14
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
ClivedenNA NA982 111,022 7
BeaconsfieldNA NA1,062 7974 10
Chess ValleyNA NA965 12995 8
DownleyNA NA1,021 8901 13
Buckingham EastNA NA1,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and WexhamNA NA921 13967 11
Aylesbury EastNA NA846 16902 12
IverNA NA869 14794 17
Totteridge and BowerdeanNA NA844 17824 15
Aylesbury South EastNA NA866 15801 16
Tylers Green and LoudwaterNA NA783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and BiertonNA NA836 18517 35
MarlowNA NA715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham HillNA NA820 19615 26
West WycombeNA NA775 21744 20
The RisboroughsNA NA687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and HedsorNA NA585 34675 22
Stone and WaddesdonNA NA727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham CommonNA NA672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old AmershamNA NA542 37646 24
CheshamNA NA682 25598 28
Aylesbury WestNA NA678 26610 27
WingNA NA671 28546 32
Chiltern VillagesNA NA446 45597 29
Ridgeway WestNA NA650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke MandevilleNA NA591 33574 30
Chiltern RidgesNA NA624 30545 33
Chalfont St PeterNA NA622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham BeechesNA NA599 32435 43
WinslowNA NA553 36488 38
Gerrards CrossNA NA519 39500 37
Great MissendenNA NA521 38479 39
Chalfont St GilesNA NA451 44467 40
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South EastNA NA498 41443 41
HazlemereNA NA380 48436 42
Great BrickhillNA NA476 42394 47
Buckingham WestNA NA475 43373 48
BernwoodNA NA408 47409 45
IvinghoeNA NA413 46398 46
Ridgeway EastNA NA297 49329 49

Amersham and Chesham Bois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20255
November 20254
October 20257
September 20256
August 202514
July 20259
June 20257
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20255
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202619
December 202512
November 202519
October 202513
September 202513
August 202517
July 202521
June 202514
May 202517
April 202511
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20252

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20256
July 20252
June 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20258
October 20257
September 20255
August 20257
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
June 202511
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Amersham and Chesham Bois in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Amersham and Chesham Bois postcode area is presented below.

1. Bridge Place (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Chiltern Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. The Farthings (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Park Place (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. B4441 (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Oakfield Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Chiltern Parade (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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