Berkhamsted vs Chepping Wycombe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Berkhamsted

HP4 · Hertfordshire

70

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Shoplifting6

Chepping Wycombe

HP10 · Buckinghamshire

63

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Drugs10
  • Other theft7

Chepping Wycombe has less crime — 63 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Berkhamsted or Chepping Wycombe safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Berkhamsted and Chepping Wycombe?

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).

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