Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP6 · Buckinghamshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP3 · Hertfordshire
205
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Amersham has less crime — 57 vs 205 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in April 2026 — 205 incidents compared to 57, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Hemel Hempstead has more Anti-social behaviour (59). 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 205 incidents. That is 72% 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 Public order while Hemel Hempstead had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 205).