Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP6 · Buckinghamshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP13 · Buckinghamshire
321
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Amersham has less crime — 45 vs 321 incidents in February 2026.
High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in February 2026 — 321 incidents compared to 45, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while High Wycombe has more Shoplifting (38). 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 February 2026 Police data, Amersham recorded fewer crimes than High Wycombe — 45 vs 321 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Amersham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Amersham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while High Wycombe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 321).