Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP10 · Buckinghamshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP2 · Hertfordshire
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chepping Wycombe has less crime — 59 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Chepping Wycombe in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 59, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chepping Wycombe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Hemel Hempstead has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Chepping Wycombe is below the national average while Hemel Hempstead is above, making Chepping Wycombe the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chepping Wycombe recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 59 vs 305 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Chepping Wycombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chepping Wycombe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hemel Hempstead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Chepping Wycombe recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 305).