Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP7 · Buckinghamshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP4 · Hertfordshire
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Amersham has less crime — 39 vs 84 incidents in April 2026.
Berkhamsted recorded notably higher crime than Amersham in April 2026 — 84 vs 39 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Other crime (4), while Berkhamsted has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Amersham recorded fewer crimes than Berkhamsted — 39 vs 84 incidents. That is 54% 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 Other crime while Berkhamsted had more Shoplifting. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 84).