Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP8 · Buckinghamshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HP3 · Hertfordshire
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Chalfont St Giles has less crime — 13 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Chalfont St Giles in February 2026 — 223 incidents compared to 13, a 17.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chalfont St Giles sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Drugs (2), while Hemel Hempstead has more Anti-social behaviour (51) and Shoplifting (29). 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 February 2026 Police data, Chalfont St Giles recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 13 vs 223 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Chalfont St Giles is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chalfont St Giles saw higher rates of Burglary and Drugs while Hemel Hempstead had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Chalfont St Giles recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 223).