Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP4 · Hertfordshire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP11 · Buckinghamshire
310
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Berkhamsted has less crime — 70 vs 310 incidents in February 2026.
High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Berkhamsted in February 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 70, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Berkhamsted sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while High Wycombe has more Public order (30). Berkhamsted is below the national average while High Wycombe is above, making Berkhamsted the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Berkhamsted recorded fewer crimes than High Wycombe — 70 vs 310 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Berkhamsted 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 while High Wycombe had more Public order. Overall, Berkhamsted recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 310).