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 March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn Wood and Old Amersham crime rate of 5.82 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 Penn Wood and Old Amersham, encompassing approximately 6,016 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Way with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Carrington Place 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Penn Wood and Old Amersham has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 ranking 43th 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.

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
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
Amersham and Chesham Bois36 40574 35539 34
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

Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 202512
December 202416
November 20247
October 202414
September 202413
August 202417
July 202411
June 202418
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Penn Wood and Old Amersham in March 2025

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

1. Manor Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Carrington Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Turners Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Gables Meadow (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brindle Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Gomms Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodchester Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Chacombe Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Campbell Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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