Amersham vs Chalfonts
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Amersham vs Chalfonts Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amersham safer than Chalfonts?
Amersham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,279 crimes in the last 12 months. Chalfonts has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,035 crimes. Chalfonts scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Amersham vs Chalfonts?
Amersham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chalfonts shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Amersham and Chalfonts?
In Amersham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (449 incidents). In Chalfonts, it is Violent Crime (373 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Amersham and Chalfonts?
Amersham recorded 177 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chalfonts recorded 102. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Amersham vs Chalfonts?
Violent crime in Amersham totalled 449 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 373 in Chalfonts. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Amersham and Chalfonts in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Amersham recorded 1,122 crimes (now 1,279, a change of +14%). Chalfonts recorded 1,064 crimes previously (now 1,035, -2.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Amersham and Chalfonts?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Amersham has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Chalfonts has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Amersham and Chalfonts?
Amersham falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Chalfonts is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Amersham and Chalfonts?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Amersham or Chalfonts on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Amersham and Chalfonts. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.