Chesham vs Hazlemere — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Chesham

HP5 · Buckinghamshire

115

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Public order13

Hazlemere

HP15 · Buckinghamshire

33

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Other theft4
  • Other crime2

Hazlemere has less crime — 33 vs 115 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chesham recorded substantially more crime than Hazlemere in April 2026 — 115 incidents compared to 33, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chesham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Public order (13), while Hazlemere has more Other theft (4) and Other crime (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chesham or Hazlemere safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hazlemere recorded fewer crimes than Chesham — 33 vs 115 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Hazlemere is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Chesham and Hazlemere?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chesham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Hazlemere had more Other theft and Other crime. Overall, Hazlemere recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 115).

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