Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP19 · Buckinghamshire
344
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HP4 · Hertfordshire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Berkhamsted has less crime — 70 vs 344 incidents in February 2026.
Aylesbury recorded substantially more crime than Berkhamsted in February 2026 — 344 incidents compared to 70, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aylesbury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29), while Berkhamsted has more Anti-social behaviour (17). Aylesbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Berkhamsted is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Berkhamsted recorded fewer crimes than Aylesbury — 70 vs 344 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Berkhamsted is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aylesbury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Berkhamsted had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Berkhamsted recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 344).