Amersham vs Chesham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Amersham Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Chesham Thames Valley Police

      Amersham vs Chesham Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Amersham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,279 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chesham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,832 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      16.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Amersham
      B Chesham
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,279
      1,832
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,122
      1,870
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      16.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Amersham
      B Chesham
      Violent Crime
      449 ↑14%
      677 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↑75%
      257 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      99 ↓25%
      173 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↑5%
      79 ↓56%
      Burglary
      100 ↑32%
      113 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑21%
      151 ↓10%
      Drugs
      34 ↑42%
      45 ↑41%
      Public Order
      105 ↓5%
      139 ↓13%
      Robbery
      16 ↑7%
      27 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      87 ↑21%
      121 ↑70%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓21%
      11 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓46%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓83%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑71%
      24 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Amersham safer than Chesham?

      Amersham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,279 crimes in the last 12 months. Chesham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,832 crimes. Chesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Amersham vs Chesham?

      Amersham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chesham shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Amersham and Chesham?

      In Amersham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (449 incidents). In Chesham, it is Violent Crime (677 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Amersham and Chesham?

      Amersham recorded 177 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chesham recorded 257. 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 Chesham?

      Violent crime in Amersham totalled 449 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 677 in Chesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Amersham and Chesham 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%). Chesham recorded 1,870 crimes previously (now 1,832, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Amersham and Chesham?

      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 Chesham has 16.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Amersham and Chesham?

      Amersham falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Chesham 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 Chesham?

      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 Chesham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Amersham and Chesham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.