Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP6 · Buckinghamshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP2 · Hertfordshire
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Amersham has less crime — 57 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 57, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Public order (5), while Hemel Hempstead has more Anti-social behaviour (81) and Criminal damage & arson (31). 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 April 2026 Police data, Amersham recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 57 vs 305 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Amersham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Amersham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Hemel Hempstead had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 305).