Chepping Wycombe vs High Wycombe — 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

High Wycombe

HP12 · Buckinghamshire

226

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences88
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Other theft25

Chepping Wycombe has less crime — 59 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Chepping Wycombe in April 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 59, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chepping Wycombe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while High Wycombe has more Other theft (25). Chepping Wycombe is below the national average while High Wycombe is above, making Chepping Wycombe the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chepping Wycombe or High Wycombe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chepping Wycombe recorded fewer crimes than High Wycombe — 59 vs 226 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Chepping Wycombe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chepping Wycombe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while High Wycombe had more Other theft. Overall, Chepping Wycombe recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 226).

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