Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP4 · Hertfordshire
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP5 · Buckinghamshire
115
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Berkhamsted has less crime — 84 vs 115 incidents in April 2026.
Chesham saw somewhat more crime than Berkhamsted in April 2026 (115 vs 84 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Berkhamsted sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Chesham has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Berkhamsted recorded fewer crimes than Chesham — 84 vs 115 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Berkhamsted is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Berkhamsted saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Chesham had more Public order. Overall, Berkhamsted recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 115).