Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP7 · Buckinghamshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP4 · Hertfordshire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Amersham has less crime — 28 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Berkhamsted recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in February 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 28, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Berkhamsted has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Amersham recorded fewer crimes than Berkhamsted — 28 vs 70 incidents. That is 60% 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 Other theft while Berkhamsted had more Shoplifting. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 70).