Berkhamsted vs Great Missenden — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Berkhamsted

HP4 · Hertfordshire

84

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting12

Great Missenden

HP16 · Buckinghamshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Great Missenden has less crime — 31 vs 84 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Berkhamsted recorded substantially more crime than Great Missenden in April 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 31, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Berkhamsted sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Great Missenden has more Criminal damage & arson (4). 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 Great Missenden safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Missenden recorded fewer crimes than Berkhamsted — 31 vs 84 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Great Missenden is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Berkhamsted and Great Missenden?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Berkhamsted saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Great Missenden had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Missenden recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 84).

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