Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP8 · Buckinghamshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP2 · Hertfordshire
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chalfont St Giles has less crime — 21 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Chalfont St Giles in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 21, a 14.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chalfont St Giles sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Hemel Hempstead has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Chalfont St Giles is below the national average while Hemel Hempstead is above, making Chalfont St Giles the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chalfont St Giles recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 21 vs 305 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Chalfont St Giles is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chalfont St Giles saw higher rates of Public order while Hemel Hempstead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Chalfont St Giles recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 305).