Crime Rate in Penn Wood and Old Amersham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penn Wood and Old Amersham

The total recorded crimes in Penn Wood and Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn Wood and Old Amersham crime rate of 7.65 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 Penn Wood and Old Amersham, encompassing approximately 6,016 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Hill Meadow with total crimes: 7
  • Pondwicks with total crimes: 2

How safe is Penn Wood and Old Amersham?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Penn Wood and Old Amersham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 542 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penn Wood and Old Amersham recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Penn Wood and Old Amersham had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 646 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Penn Wood and Old Amersham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penn Wood and Old Amersham has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 7.65 ranking 35th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Penn Wood and Old Amersham crimes were 542. The crime rate of Penn Wood and Old Amersham in 2024 was 90.08 (year) or 7.51 (month) ranking it 37 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penn Wood and Old Amersham were around 646 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.37 (year) or 8.95 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)
Abbey317 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North225 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West136 41,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield153 31,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West97 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield122 51,209 5859 14
Denham102 81,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury West105 6678 26610 27
Cliveden92 14982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield93 131,062 7974 10
Chess Valley105 7965 12995 8
Downley96 101,021 8901 13
Buckingham East81 171,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and Wexham69 21921 13967 11
Aylesbury East96 11846 16902 12
Aston Clinton and Bierton94 12836 18517 35
Iver84 16869 14794 17
Totteridge and Bowerdean78 18844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East71 19866 15801 16
West Wycombe89 15775 21744 20
Tylers Green and Loudwater54 28783 20781 18
Marlow57 25715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill44 36820 19615 26
Stone and Waddesdon69 20727 22638 25
The Risboroughs58 24687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor51 30585 34675 22
Ridgeway West67 22650 29507 36
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common66 23672 27646 23
Chesham49 34682 25598 28
Great Brickhill57 26476 42394 47
Amersham and Chesham Bois54 27574 35539 34
Wing49 33671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages29 49446 45597 29
Grendon Underwood53 29516 40419 44
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville37 42591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges50 32624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter41 37622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 31599 32435 43
Winslow33 46553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross37 41519 39500 37
Great Missenden35 44521 38479 39
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 38498 41443 41
Ivinghoe38 39413 46398 46
Chalfont St Giles36 43451 44467 40
Buckingham West37 40475 43373 48
Hazlemere33 47380 48436 42
Bernwood32 48408 47409 45
Ridgeway East34 45297 49329 49

Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202522
April 202517
March 202514
February 20255
January 202512
December 202416
November 20247
October 202414
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Penn Wood and Old Amersham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penn Wood and Old Amersham postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Hill Meadow (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Pondwicks (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Market Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Amersham (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Carrington Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Todd Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Brindle Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Natwoke Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Magpie Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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