Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP9 · Buckinghamshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP3 · Hertfordshire
205
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Beaconsfield has less crime — 67 vs 205 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Beaconsfield in April 2026 — 205 incidents compared to 67, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beaconsfield sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (12), while Hemel Hempstead has more Anti-social behaviour (59). 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 205 incidents. That is 67% 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 Vehicle crime while Hemel Hempstead had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Beaconsfield recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 205).