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 March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amersham and Chesham Bois crime rate of 2.05 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Amersham and Chesham Bois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • B4441 with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Amersham and Chesham Bois has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 40th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)
Abbey255 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North216 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West140 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield94 71,284 41,313 4
Denham115 41,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury South West86 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 51,209 5859 14
Buckingham East98 61,007 9985 9
Cliveden84 10982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield59 211,062 7974 10
Chess Valley57 23965 12995 8
Downley91 81,021 8901 13
Stoke Poges and Wexham61 20921 13967 11
Aylesbury West77 11678 26610 27
Aylesbury East64 15846 16902 12
West Wycombe76 12775 21744 20
Aston Clinton and Bierton71 13836 18517 35
Iver55 26869 14794 17
Aylesbury South East66 14866 15801 16
Totteridge and Bowerdean64 16844 17824 15
Winslow63 17553 36488 38
Tylers Green and Loudwater56 24783 20781 18
Marlow63 18715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill62 19820 19615 26
The Risboroughs54 27687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor38 37585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon57 22727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common42 34672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham35 43542 37646 24
Chesham50 30682 25598 28
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville56 25591 33574 30
Wing53 28671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages37 38446 45597 29
Ridgeway West46 32650 29507 36
Chiltern Ridges50 29624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 41622 31554 31
Ivinghoe48 31413 46398 46
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches35 44599 32435 43
Grendon Underwood45 33516 40419 44
Great Brickhill40 35476 42394 47
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 36498 41443 41
Gerrards Cross19 49519 39500 37
Great Missenden21 48521 38479 39
Ridgeway East36 39297 49329 49
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

Amersham and Chesham Bois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 20242
June 202422
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Amersham and Chesham Bois in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. B4441 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Chiltern Parade (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Round Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Station Approach (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Chiltern Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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