Total Crime Rate
52.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laurel Court area has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Amersham and Chesham Bois , and the 647th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laurel Court (HP6 5LP) in the last 12 months was 52.8 per 1,000 residents and was 3.4% higher than the Amersham and Chesham Bois average (51.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laurel Court (HP6 5LP), the main crime hotspot is near White House Court. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Amersham and Chesham Bois| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lexham Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White House Court | Under investigation |
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