Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP4 · Hertfordshire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP10 · Buckinghamshire
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Chepping Wycombe has less crime — 63 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Berkhamsted and Chepping Wycombe recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 70 and 63 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Berkhamsted sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17) and Shoplifting (6), while Chepping Wycombe has more Drugs (10) and Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Chepping Wycombe recorded fewer crimes than Berkhamsted — 63 vs 70 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Chepping Wycombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Berkhamsted saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Chepping Wycombe had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Chepping Wycombe recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 70).