Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP5 · Buckinghamshire
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HP15 · Buckinghamshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hazlemere has less crime — 35 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Chesham recorded substantially more crime than Hazlemere in February 2026 — 131 incidents compared to 35, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chesham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (36), while Hazlemere has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hazlemere recorded fewer crimes than Chesham — 35 vs 131 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Hazlemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chesham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hazlemere had more Other theft. Overall, Hazlemere recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 131).