Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP6 · Buckinghamshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP1 · Hertfordshire
299
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Amersham has less crime — 45 vs 299 incidents in February 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in February 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 45, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Hemel Hempstead has more Shoplifting (28). Amersham is below the national average while Hemel Hempstead is above, making Amersham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Amersham recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 45 vs 299 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Amersham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Amersham saw higher rates of Other theft while Hemel Hempstead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 299).