Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP5 · Buckinghamshire
115
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HP1 · Hertfordshire
357
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chesham has less crime — 115 vs 357 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Chesham in April 2026 — 357 incidents compared to 115, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chesham sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Hemel Hempstead has more Shoplifting (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chesham recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 115 vs 357 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Hemel Hempstead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chesham saw higher rates of Public order while Hemel Hempstead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Chesham recorded fewer total crimes (115 vs 357).