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Crime in Amersham

Amersham had 314 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 57.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 100 Buckinghamshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle Buckinghamshire area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

HP6, Buckinghamshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Amersham

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57.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
43 of 100Buckinghamshire rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common107 in 3 months

Month by month

86 Apr 101 May 108 Jun 120 Jul 111 Aug 83 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Amersham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10734%
anti-social behaviour4314%
public order3812%
theft268%
criminal damage248%
shoplifting206%
burglary124%
other crime103%

Amersham against Buckinghamshire

TypeAmersham per 1,000Middle Buckinghamshire areaChange
Violence19.521.8▼ 21%
Burglary2.21.6–
Vehicle crime1.62.7▼ 31%
Anti-social behaviour7.88▲ 13%
Theft and robbery6.94.8▲ 111%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chesham85.9▲ 6%
Amersham57.3▲ 6%
Little Chalfont49.3▼ 1%
Chesham Bois36▼ 8%
See every Buckinghamshire area ranked on the crime in Buckinghamshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Amersham a safe area?

Amersham had about 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 43 of 100 Buckinghamshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Amersham?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (107), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and public order (38).