Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP7 · Buckinghamshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP5 · Buckinghamshire
115
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Amersham has less crime — 39 vs 115 incidents in April 2026.
Chesham recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in April 2026 — 115 incidents compared to 39, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Other crime (4), while Chesham has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Amersham recorded fewer crimes than Chesham — 39 vs 115 incidents. That is 66% 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 Chesham had more Public order. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 115).