Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP9 · Buckinghamshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP2 · Hertfordshire
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Beaconsfield has less crime — 67 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Beaconsfield in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 67, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beaconsfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Vehicle crime (12), while Hemel Hempstead has more Anti-social behaviour (81) and Criminal damage & arson (31). Beaconsfield is below the national average while Hemel Hempstead is above, making Beaconsfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Beaconsfield recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 67 vs 305 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Beaconsfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Beaconsfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Hemel Hempstead had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Beaconsfield recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 305).