Amersham vs High Wycombe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Amersham

HP6 · Buckinghamshire

45

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Other theft6
  • Anti-social behaviour5

High Wycombe

HP12 · Buckinghamshire

219

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Shoplifting28
  • Drugs24

Amersham has less crime — 45 vs 219 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in February 2026 — 219 incidents compared to 45, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while High Wycombe has more Shoplifting (28) and Drugs (24). Amersham is below the national average while High Wycombe is above, making Amersham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amersham or High Wycombe safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Amersham recorded fewer crimes than High Wycombe — 45 vs 219 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Amersham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Amersham and High Wycombe?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Amersham saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while High Wycombe had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 219).

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