Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP7 · Buckinghamshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP12 · Buckinghamshire
219
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Amersham has less crime — 28 vs 219 incidents in February 2026.
High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Amersham in February 2026 — 219 incidents compared to 28, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Amersham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Other theft (3), while High Wycombe has more Shoplifting (28) and Drugs (24). 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 — 28 vs 219 incidents. That is 87% 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 and Other theft while High Wycombe had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Amersham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 219).