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 February 2026 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn Wood and Old Amersham crime rate of 5.15 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Meadow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hogback Wood Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)CrimesRank (Penn Wood and Old Amersham)
AbbeyNA NA4,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury NorthNA NA2,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North WestNA NA1,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and CastlefieldNA NA1,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South WestNA NA1,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and MicklefieldNA NA1,209 5859 14
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
ClivedenNA NA982 111,022 7
BeaconsfieldNA NA1,062 7974 10
Chess ValleyNA NA965 12995 8
DownleyNA NA1,021 8901 13
Buckingham EastNA NA1,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and WexhamNA NA921 13967 11
Aylesbury EastNA NA846 16902 12
IverNA NA869 14794 17
Totteridge and BowerdeanNA NA844 17824 15
Aylesbury South EastNA NA866 15801 16
Tylers Green and LoudwaterNA NA783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and BiertonNA NA836 18517 35
MarlowNA NA715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham HillNA NA820 19615 26
West WycombeNA NA775 21744 20
The RisboroughsNA NA687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and HedsorNA NA585 34675 22
Stone and WaddesdonNA NA727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham CommonNA NA672 27646 23
CheshamNA NA682 25598 28
Aylesbury WestNA NA678 26610 27
WingNA NA671 28546 32
Chiltern VillagesNA NA446 45597 29
Ridgeway WestNA NA650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke MandevilleNA NA591 33574 30
Chiltern RidgesNA NA624 30545 33
Chalfont St PeterNA NA622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham BeechesNA NA599 32435 43
Amersham and Chesham BoisNA NA574 35539 34
WinslowNA NA553 36488 38
Gerrards CrossNA NA519 39500 37
Great MissendenNA NA521 38479 39
Chalfont St GilesNA NA451 44467 40
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South EastNA NA498 41443 41
HazlemereNA NA380 48436 42
Great BrickhillNA NA476 42394 47
Buckingham WestNA NA475 43373 48
BernwoodNA NA408 47409 45
IvinghoeNA NA413 46398 46
Ridgeway EastNA NA297 49329 49

Penn Wood and Old Amersham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 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 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20269
December 202514
November 202519
October 202516
September 202532
August 202522
July 202519
June 202519
May 202522
April 202517
March 202514
February 20255

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
September 20253
August 20258
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20258
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20255
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20254
June 202510
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20258
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20258
November 20256
October 20253
September 20256
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20257
November 20255
October 20257
September 202510
August 202510
July 20259
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
July 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
April 20252

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Penn Wood and Old Amersham in February 2026

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

1. Long Meadow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
3. Hogback Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Chancellors (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pondwicks (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whielden Heights (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Amersham Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. London Road East (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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