Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP6 · Buckinghamshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP13 · Buckinghamshire
316
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Amersham has less crime — 57 vs 316 incidents in April 2026.
High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in April 2026 — 316 incidents compared to 57, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Public order (5), while High Wycombe has more Anti-social behaviour (36). 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 316 incidents. That is 82% 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 High Wycombe had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 316).