Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP21 · Buckinghamshire
409
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HP4 · Hertfordshire
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Berkhamsted has less crime — 84 vs 409 incidents in April 2026.
Aylesbury recorded substantially more crime than Berkhamsted in April 2026 — 409 incidents compared to 84, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aylesbury sees higher rates of Public order (38), while Berkhamsted has more Anti-social behaviour (14). 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 April 2026 Police data, Berkhamsted recorded fewer crimes than Aylesbury — 84 vs 409 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Berkhamsted is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aylesbury saw higher rates of Public order while Berkhamsted had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Berkhamsted recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 409).