Amersham vs High Wycombe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Amersham

HP6 · Buckinghamshire

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Shoplifting7
  • Public order5

High Wycombe

HP13 · Buckinghamshire

316

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences125
  • Shoplifting50
  • Anti-social behaviour36

Amersham has less crime — 57 vs 316 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Amersham or High Wycombe safer?

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.

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

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).

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