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 May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn Wood and Old Amersham crime rate of 7.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Harries Way with total crimes: 5
  • Stumpwell Lane with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Penn Wood and Old Amersham has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 7.81 ranking 31th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)
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
Amersham and Chesham Bois56 25574 35539 34
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

Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202517
March 202514
February 20255
January 202512
December 202416
November 20247
October 202414
September 202413
August 202417
July 202411
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Penn Wood and Old Amersham in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Harries Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Stumpwell Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Magpie Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Pondwicks (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Field Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Featherbed Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Common (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Brindle Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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