Chepping Wycombe vs Hemel Hempstead — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Chepping Wycombe

HP10 · Buckinghamshire

59

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting7

Hemel Hempstead

HP3 · Hertfordshire

205

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Shoplifting36

Chepping Wycombe has less crime — 59 vs 205 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Chepping Wycombe in April 2026 — 205 incidents compared to 59, a 3.5x difference. 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Chepping Wycombe or Hemel Hempstead safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chepping Wycombe recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 59 vs 205 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Chepping Wycombe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Chepping Wycombe and Hemel Hempstead?

In April 2026, Chepping Wycombe's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (22 incidents) while Hemel Hempstead's was Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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