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 May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amersham and Chesham Bois crime rate of 3.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Amersham and Chesham Bois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • B4441 with total crimes: 5
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Amersham and Chesham Bois has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 25th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amersham and Chesham Bois)CrimesRank (Amersham and Chesham Bois)CrimesRank (Amersham and Chesham Bois)
Abbey300 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North177 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West137 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield131 41,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West78 121,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 61,209 5859 14
Denham102 51,132 61,066 6
Cliveden92 8982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield63 211,062 7974 10
West Wycombe92 7775 21744 20
Chess Valley83 9965 12995 8
Downley69 191,021 8901 13
Buckingham East77 131,007 9985 9
Aston Clinton and Bierton80 10836 18517 35
Stoke Poges and Wexham63 20921 13967 11
Iver78 11869 14794 17
Aylesbury East74 14846 16902 12
Totteridge and Bowerdean71 17844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East46 32866 15801 16
Aylesbury West73 15678 26610 27
Marlow71 16715 23759 19
Tylers Green and Loudwater47 30783 20781 18
Wing70 18671 28546 32
Terriers and Amersham Hill48 28820 19615 26
The Risboroughs61 22687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor45 34585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon52 26727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common57 24672 27646 23
Chesham57 23682 25598 28
Penn Wood and Old Amersham47 31542 37646 24
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 27599 32435 43
Chiltern Villages36 39446 45597 29
Ridgeway West29 45650 29507 36
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East48 29498 41443 41
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville45 33591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges41 36624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 40622 31554 31
Ivinghoe42 35413 46398 46
Winslow32 41553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross31 43519 39500 37
Grendon Underwood39 37516 40419 44
Great Missenden22 48521 38479 39
Buckingham West37 38475 43373 48
Chalfont St Giles28 46451 44467 40
Hazlemere19 49380 48436 42
Great Brickhill23 47476 42394 47
Ridgeway East32 42297 49329 49
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Amersham and Chesham Bois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202517
February 202514
January 202518
December 202423
November 202414
October 202410
September 202417
August 202421
July 202411
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 20242
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Amersham and Chesham Bois in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B4441 (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chiltern Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
4. Park Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Deans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Oakfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Deep Acres (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Station Approach (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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