Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP4 · Hertfordshire
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP2 · Hertfordshire
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Berkhamsted has less crime — 84 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Berkhamsted in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 84, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Berkhamsted sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Hemel Hempstead has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Berkhamsted is below the national average while Hemel Hempstead is above, making Berkhamsted the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Berkhamsted recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 84 vs 305 incidents. That is 72% 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 Hemel Hempstead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Berkhamsted recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 305).