Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP6 · Buckinghamshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP12 · Buckinghamshire
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Amersham has less crime — 57 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in April 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 57, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Public order (5), while High Wycombe has more Anti-social behaviour (29) and Other theft (25). Amersham is below the national average while High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe — 57 vs 226 incidents. That is 75% 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 High Wycombe had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 226).