Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP20 · Buckinghamshire
445
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HP5 · Buckinghamshire
115
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Chesham has less crime — 115 vs 445 incidents in April 2026.
Aylesbury recorded substantially more crime than Chesham in April 2026 — 445 incidents compared to 115, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aylesbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (81), 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, Chesham recorded fewer crimes than Aylesbury — 115 vs 445 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Aylesbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aylesbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Chesham had more Public order. Overall, Chesham recorded fewer total crimes (115 vs 445).